Where is M47 right now?
M47 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M47 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M47 Tonight
How M47 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M47 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M47
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Direction | north-east (33°) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
M47 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M47
| Time | 18:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
Here you can see the current position of M47 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.
M47 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -9° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -21° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -33° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -45° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -55° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -64° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -67° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -63° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -54° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -43° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -32° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -20° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -8° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 3° | 111° | south-east | Very low | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 14° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 24° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 29° | 141° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 31° | 147° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 32° | 149° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 157° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 37° | 163° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 37° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 38° | 182° | south | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 36° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 30° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 22° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 13° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 2° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -10° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −14° 28′ |