About Andromeda Galaxy (M31)

Andromeda Galaxy offers a subtle but interesting view and appears as a soft glow. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

This makes it a good target for beginners.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Andromeda

Distance

2900000 ly

Size

180.0' x 63.0'

Season

Autumn

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

3.4