Where is M106 right now?
M106 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M106 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M106 is near 05:00: 18° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Twilight.
How M106 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M106 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track M106 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M106
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Direction | north-east (35°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
M106 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M106
| Time | 00:32 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
Here you can see the current position of M106 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.
M106 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 6, 12:00 | 31° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 13:00 | 22° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 14:00 | 13° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 15:00 | 3° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 16:00 | -8° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 17:00 | -17° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 18:00 | -27° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 19:00 | -34° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 20:00 | -40° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 21:00 | -43° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 22:00 | -42° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 23:00 | -37° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 00:00 | -31° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 01:00 | -22° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 02:00 | -12° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 03:00 | -2° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 04:00 | 8° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 13° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 04:53 — Twilight end | 17° | 40° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 05:00 | 18° | 40° | north-east | Best view | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 38° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 05:41 — Sunrise | 24° | 36° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 06:00 | 27° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 07:00 | 35° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 08:00 | 40° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 09:00 | 43° | 3° | north | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 10:00 | 42° | 349° | north | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 11:00 | 37° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Nov 7, 12:00 | 30° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |