Where is Bode’s Galaxy (M81) right now?
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 6.92.
Twilight begins at 19:04 local time. At that moment, Bode’s Galaxy (M81) will be 18° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 19:04 local time. At that moment, Bode’s Galaxy (M81) will be 18° above the horizon toward the north.
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 04:02: 42° 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 42° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Bode’s Galaxy (M81)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | north (351°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
Bode’s Galaxy (M81) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bode’s Galaxy (M81)
| Time | 19:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 351° |
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 25, 12:00 | 49° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 13:00 | 44° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 14:00 | 38° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 15:00 | 33° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 16:00 | 28° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 17:00 | 24° | 341° | north-west | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 18:00 | 21° | 346° | north-west | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 19:00 | 18° | 351° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 20:00 | 17° | 356° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 21:00 | 16° | 2° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 22:00 | 17° | 7° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 25, 23:00 | 19° | 12° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 00:00 | 22° | 17° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 01:00 | 26° | 21° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 02:00 | 31° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 03:00 | 36° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 03:32 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 04:00 | 41° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 04:02 — Twilight end | 42° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 04:33 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 05:00 | 47° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 05:00 — Sunrise | 47° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 06:00 | 52° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 07:00 | 55° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 08:00 | 58° | 7° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 09:00 | 58° | 357° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 10:00 | 57° | 347° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 11:00 | 53° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |
| Sep 26, 12:00 | 49° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 03′ |