Where is M34 right now?
M34 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 55° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.20.
Twilight begins at 03:55 local time. At that moment, M34 will be 55° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 03:55 local time. At that moment, M34 will be 55° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M34 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M34 Tonight
How M34 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M34 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M34
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | north-west (293°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
M34 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M34
| Time | 03:55 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 293° |
Here you can see the current position of M34 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.
M34 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -9° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -10° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -8° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -5° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | 1° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | 8° | 41° | north-east | Very low | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 16° | 48° | north-east | Best view | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 26° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 36° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 46° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 57° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 68° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 79° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 84° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 75° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 65° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 57° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 54° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 51° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 296° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 43° | 297° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 41° | 298° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 32° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 23° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 13° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 5° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -1° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -6° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -9° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +42° 44′ |