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.
Track Sombrero Galaxy (M104) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Tonight
The best observable position of Sombrero Galaxy (M104) is near 11:00: 41° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing 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.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Direction | east (89°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sombrero Galaxy (M104)
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 89° |
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 1, 12:00 | 39° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 13:00 | 34° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 14:00 | 26° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 15:00 | 16° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 16:00 | 5° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 17:00 | -6° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 18:00 | -18° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 19:00 | -30° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 20:00 | -42° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 21:00 | -52° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 22:00 | -61° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 1, 23:00 | -64° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 00:00 | -61° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 01:00 | -53° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 02:00 | -43° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 03:00 | -31° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 03:37 — Astronomical night ends | -24° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 04:00 | -19° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 04:08 — Twilight end | -18° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 04:38 — Civil sunrise | -12° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 05:00 | -8° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 05:05 — Sunrise | -6° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 06:00 | 4° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 07:00 | 15° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 08:00 | 25° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 09:00 | 33° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 10:00 | 39° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 11:00 | 41° | 179° | south | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 12:00 | 39° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −11° 37′ |