Where is M39 right now?
M39 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.60.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M39 will be 75° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M39 will be 75° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M39 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M39 Tonight
How M39 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M39 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M39
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 75° |
| Direction | north-east (38°) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
M39 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M39
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 75° |
| Azimuth | 38° |
Here you can see the current position of M39 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.
M39 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 12° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 19° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 28° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 37° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 47° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 57° | 56° | north-east | Twilight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 67° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 75° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 79° | 353° | north | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 73° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 64° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 54° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 44° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 35° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 26° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 17° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 12° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 10° | 325° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 9° | 326° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 6° | 330° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 4° | 333° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 3° | 334° | north-west | Very low | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -1° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -3° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -4° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -3° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 1° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 6° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 12° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 31m | +48° 26′ |