Where is M52 right now?
M52 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.90.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, M52 will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, M52 will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M52 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M52 Tonight
The best observable position of M52 is near 22:00: 66° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How M52 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M52 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M52
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (21°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
M52 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M52
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 21° |
Here you can see the current position of M52 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.
M52 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 13° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 16° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 21° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 27° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 34° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 41° | 37° | north-east | Twilight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 48° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 55° | 33° | north-east | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 61° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 65° | 13° | north-east | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 66° | 356° | north | Best view | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 63° | 340° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 58° | 330° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 51° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 44° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 37° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 33° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 30° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 29° | 327° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 26° | 329° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 24° | 330° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 24° | 331° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 19° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 14° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 11° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 9° | 355° | north | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 9° | 2° | north | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 10° | 9° | north | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 13° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 24m | +61° 35′ |