Where is M41 right now?
M41 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M41 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M41 Tonight
How M41 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M41 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M41
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north-east (62°) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
M41 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M41
| Time | 18:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 62° |
Here you can see the current position of M41 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.
M41 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -23° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -34° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -46° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -58° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -68° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -73° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -70° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -60° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -49° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -37° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -25° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -13° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -2° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 8° | 124° | south-east | Very low | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 17° | 135° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 25° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 157° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 30° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 30° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 173° | south | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 32° | 179° | south | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 32° | 181° | south | Twilight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 30° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 26° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 19° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 10° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -1° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -12° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -23° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 06h 45m | −20° 45′ |