Where is De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) right now?
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 47° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 9.00.
Twilight begins at 04:02 local time. At that moment, De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) will be 47° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 04:02 local time. At that moment, De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) will be 47° above the horizon toward the south.
Track De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Tonight
The best observable position of De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) is near 03:41: 47° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 47° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of De Mairan’s Nebula (M43)
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Direction | south (186°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Passage Through Night
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Current position of De Mairan’s Nebula (M43)
| Time | 04:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 186° |
Here you can see the current position of De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) 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.
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -30° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -41° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -50° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -56° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -58° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -54° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -45° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -35° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -24° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -12° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 0° | 97° | east | Very low | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 12° | 106° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 23° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 33° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 41° | 145° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 46° | 165° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 179° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 47° | 186° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 47° | 191° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 45° | 201° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 44° | 207° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 43° | 210° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 37° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 27° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 17° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 5° | 259° | west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -7° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -19° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -30° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 16′ |