Where is Pleiades (M45) right now?
Pleiades (M45) is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, Pleiades (M45) will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, Pleiades (M45) will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Pleiades (M45) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Pleiades (M45) Tonight
How Pleiades (M45) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pleiades (M45) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pleiades (M45)
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | north-east (78°) |
Pleiades (M45) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pleiades (M45)
| Time | 21:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 78° |
Here you can see the current position of Pleiades (M45) 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.
Pleiades (M45) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -21° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -26° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -28° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -27° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -23° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -16° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -7° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 3° | 61° | north-east | Very low | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 13° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 25° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 37° | 85° | east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 49° | 95° | east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 60° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 71° | 128° | south-east | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 77° | 175° | south | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 72° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 66° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 62° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 61° | 253° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 55° | 260° | west | Twilight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 51° | 264° | west | Twilight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 49° | 265° | west | Twilight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 39° | 273° | west | Daylight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 27° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 15° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 4° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -6° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -15° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -22° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 45m | +24° 22′ |