Where is M48 right now?
M48 is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M48 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M48 Tonight
How M48 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M48 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 M48
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Direction | north-east (46°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M48 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M48
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Azimuth | 46° |
Here you can see the current position of M48 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.
M48 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 3° | 260° | west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -8° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -20° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -32° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -43° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -52° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -57° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -58° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -53° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -44° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -33° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -22° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -10° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 2° | 99° | east | Very low | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 13° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 24° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 31° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 34° | 132° | south-east | Visible | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 35° | 134° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 142° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 42° | 148° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 42° | 150° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 46° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 46° | 190° | south | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 42° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 35° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 25° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 14° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 3° | 261° | west | Daylight | 08h 13m | −05° 45′ |