Where is M46 right now?
M46 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.10.
Twilight begins at 04:02 local time. At that moment, M46 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 04:02 local time. At that moment, M46 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track M46 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M46 Tonight
The best observable position of M46 is near 04:11: 33° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How M46 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M46 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M46
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | south-east (148°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M46 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M46
| Time | 04:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of M46 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.
M46 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -11° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -22° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -34° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -46° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -57° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -65° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -67° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -63° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -53° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -42° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -31° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | -19° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | -7° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 4° | 112° | south-east | Very low | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 15° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 24° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 32° | 149° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 33° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 160° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 37° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 37° | 168° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 38° | 184° | south | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 35° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 29° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 21° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 11° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 0° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -11° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 07h 41m | −14° 48′ |