Where is Bode’s Galaxy (M81) right now?
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Bode’s Galaxy (M81) is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Bode’s Galaxy (M81) will be 23° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Bode’s Galaxy (M81) will be 23° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Tonight
The best observable position of Bode’s Galaxy (M81) is near 04:16: 36° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Bode’s Galaxy (M81) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Bode’s Galaxy (M81)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Direction | north-west (342°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bode’s Galaxy (M81)
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
Here you can see the current position of Bode’s Galaxy (M81) on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 5, 12:00 | 55° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 50° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 45° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 40° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 35° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 30° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 25° | 340° | north-west | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 22° | 344° | north-west | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 19° | 349° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 17° | 354° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 16° | 360° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | 17° | 5° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | 19° | 11° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | 21° | 16° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | 25° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | 29° | 23° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | 33° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | 34° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 38° | 27° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 40° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 45° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 50° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 54° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 57° | 10° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 58° | 360° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 57° | 350° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 54° | 342° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |