Try binoculars! Don't worry if you miss it tonight, for the Andromeda galaxy will be in the evening sky from now until spring. The Andromeda galaxy and 2 satellite galaxies as seen through a powerful telescope. To the eye, the galaxy looks like a fuzzy patch.Aug 26, 2020
Can I see the Andromeda Galaxy tonight?
Where is Andromeda in the night sky tonight?
Andromeda is up in the fall sky. To find it, locate the constellation Andromeda on a sky chart, and then find it in the sky. It is near the great square of Pegasus. The location of the Andromeda galaxy in relation to the constellation is marked on the charts found here.
Can you see Andromeda right now?
Bottom line: The neighboring Andromeda galaxy – nearest large spiral galaxy to our Milky Way – will be visible on dark, moonless evenings from now until the beginning of northern spring.
Can you see the Andromeda Galaxy with your eyes?
The Andromeda Galaxy is the most distant object that can be seen with the unaided eye. M31 has been estimated to be nearly 200,000 light-years in diameter, about 1 1/2 times as wide as our own Milky Way galaxy. Its bright nucleus is the hazy patch that is visible to the unaided eye.
What time does Andromeda rise tonight?
The constellation of Andromeda is best viewed in fall and winter in the Northern Hemisphere, where it can be seen from dusk until dawn. In late September and early October, M31 rises in the eastern sky soon after sunset and gains height until it's overhead around midnight.
How far is Andromeda galaxy from Milky Way?
2.5 million light years At 2.5 million light years from Earth, it is the nearest galaxy to our Milky Way.” Thank you, Randy!
When can you see the Andromeda constellation?
The constellation Andromeda is a autumn constellation, visible in the Northern Hemisphere from June through February.
What is so special about the Andromeda galaxy?
The Andromeda galaxy is the largest in the Local Group, where the Milky Way also belongs. Not only is this galaxy large, but it is also very massive. Its diameter is around 220,000 light-years and its mass equals the mass of 1,230 billion Suns! There are about one trillion stars in the Andromeda Galaxy.
How can I see galaxy at night?
To see the Milky Way at night, you need all three of the following:
- a clear sky – there should be no clouds;
- minimal light pollution – too much extra light washes out the details in the night sky; and.
- no moon – the moon is brighter than you think and will reduce the visible intensity of the Milky Way.