Where is Sombrero Galaxy (M104) right now?
Sombrero Galaxy (M104) is located in the constellation Virgo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Sombrero Galaxy (M104) is near 04:56: 7° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Sombrero Galaxy (M104) moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Sombrero Galaxy (M104) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Direction | north-west (344°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
| Time | 21:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 344° |
Here you can see the current position of Sombrero Galaxy (M104) 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.
Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 32° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 23° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 13° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 2° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | -10° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | -22° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | -34° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | -45° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | -55° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -62° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -64° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -59° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -50° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -39° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -28° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -16° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -4° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | 1° | 106° | south-east | Very low | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | 7° | 110° | south-east | Very low | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | 8° | 111° | south-east | Very low | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 12° | 115° | south-east | Twilight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 18° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 28° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 35° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 40° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 41° | 186° | south | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 38° | 204° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 31° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |