Where is Ring Nebula (M57) right now?
Ring Nebula (M57) is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.80.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Ring Nebula (M57) will be 68° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, Ring Nebula (M57) will be 68° above the horizon toward the west.
Track Ring Nebula (M57) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Ring Nebula (M57) Tonight
The best observable position of Ring Nebula (M57) is near 18:00: 80° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Ring Nebula (M57) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Ring Nebula (M57) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ring Nebula (M57)
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | west (266°) |
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
Ring Nebula (M57) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Ring Nebula (M57)
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 266° |
Here you can see the current position of Ring Nebula (M57) 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.
Ring Nebula (M57) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 27° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 39° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 50° | 81° | east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 62° | 89° | east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 74° | 100° | east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 85° | 145° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 80° | 249° | south-west | Best view | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 68° | 267° | west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 56° | 275° | west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 44° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 33° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 22° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 11° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 2° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -7° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -13° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -16° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -18° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -18° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -20° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -20° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -19° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -15° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -9° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -2° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 7° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 17° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 28° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | +33° 01′ |