Where is Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) right now?
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 7.90.
Twilight begins at 21:08 local time. At that moment, Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:08 local time. At that moment, Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Tonight
The best observable position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) is near 18:00: 33° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | north-west (334°) |
| Magnitude | 7.9 |
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
| Time | 21:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 334° |
Here you can see the current position of Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) 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.
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 72° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 72° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 66° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 59° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 50° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 41° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 33° | 316° | north-west | Best view | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 25° | 321° | north-west | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 18° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 12° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 7° | 340° | north-west | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 3° | 348° | north-west | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 2° | 357° | north | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 2° | 5° | north | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 4° | 14° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 8° | 22° | north-east | Very low | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 13° | 29° | north-east | Visible | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 14° | 30° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 17° | 33° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 19° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 20° | 36° | north-east | Twilight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 27° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 35° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 43° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 52° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 61° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 68° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 73° | 10° | north | Daylight | 14h 03m | +54° 20′ |