Where is M83 right now?
M83 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although M83 is currently 22° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M83 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M83 Tonight
The best observable position of M83 is near 14:00: 23° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How M83 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M83 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M83
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Direction | south-west (236°) |
| Magnitude | 7.2 |
M83 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M83
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Azimuth | 236° |
Here you can see the current position of M83 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.
M83 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 19° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 22° | 170° | south | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 23° | 185° | south | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 15° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 8° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -1° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -11° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -21° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -33° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -44° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -56° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -68° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -79° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -81° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -72° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -63° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -60° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -51° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -48° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -36° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -25° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -3° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 6° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 13° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 19° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | −29° 51′ |