Where is Cigar Galaxy (M82) right now?
Cigar Galaxy (M82) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Cigar Galaxy (M82) is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Cigar Galaxy (M82) will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Cigar Galaxy (M82) will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Cigar Galaxy (M82) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Cigar Galaxy (M82) Tonight
The best observable position of Cigar Galaxy (M82) is near 04:16: 36° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Cigar Galaxy (M82) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Cigar Galaxy (M82) 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 Cigar Galaxy (M82)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | north-west (342°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
Cigar Galaxy (M82) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cigar Galaxy (M82)
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
Here you can see the current position of Cigar Galaxy (M82) 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.
Cigar Galaxy (M82) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 54° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 50° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 45° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 40° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 35° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 30° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 341° | north-west | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 22° | 345° | north-west | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 19° | 350° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 18° | 355° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 17° | 0° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 18° | 6° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 19° | 11° | north | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 22° | 16° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 26° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 30° | 23° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 31° | 23° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 34° | 25° | north-east | Visible | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 35° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 39° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 40° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 45° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 50° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 54° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 57° | 9° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 58° | 359° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 57° | 350° | north | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 54° | 342° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 55m | +69° 40′ |