Where is Andromeda Galaxy (M31) right now?
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 43° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 3.44.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 43° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:53 local time. At that moment, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) will be 43° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Andromeda Galaxy (M31) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Tonight
How Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Andromeda Galaxy (M31) moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | north-east (65°) |
| Magnitude | 3.4 |
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
| Time | 18:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 65° |
Here you can see the current position of Andromeda Galaxy (M31) 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.
Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -10° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -7° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -2° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 5° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 14° | 48° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 23° | 55° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 33° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 44° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 55° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 66° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 77° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 86° | 7° | north | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 78° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 67° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 56° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 45° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 34° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 32° | 300° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 27° | 303° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 24° | 305° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 23° | 305° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 14° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 6° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -1° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -7° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -10° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -11° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -10° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 00h 42m | +41° 16′ |