Where is Owl Nebula (M97) right now?
Owl Nebula (M97) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although Owl Nebula (M97) is currently 61° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, Owl Nebula (M97) will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, Owl Nebula (M97) will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Owl Nebula (M97) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Owl Nebula (M97) Tonight
The best observable position of Owl Nebula (M97) is near 04:52: 49° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Owl Nebula (M97) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Owl Nebula (M97) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Owl Nebula (M97)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | north-west (334°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
Owl Nebula (M97) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Owl Nebula (M97)
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 334° |
Here you can see the current position of Owl Nebula (M97) 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.
Owl Nebula (M97) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | 52° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | 43° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | 35° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | 27° | 320° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | 20° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 13° | 332° | north-west | Twilight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 8° | 339° | north-west | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 5° | 346° | north-west | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 3° | 355° | north | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 3° | 3° | north | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 4° | 12° | north-east | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 7° | 20° | north-east | Very low | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 12° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 18° | 34° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 25° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 33° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 42° | 46° | north-east | Visible | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 45° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 49° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 50° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 53° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 59° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 66° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 71° | 15° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 72° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 67° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 60° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | 51° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 14m | +55° 01′ |