Where is M106 right now?
M106 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although M106 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M106 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M106 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M106 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M106 Tonight
The best observable position of M106 is near 18:00: 30° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M106 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M106 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M106
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | north-west (311°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
M106 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M106
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 311° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 79° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 78° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 70° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 60° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 49° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 39° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 30° | 309° | north-west | Best view | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 13° | 321° | north-west | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 6° | 328° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 0° | 337° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -3° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -5° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -5° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -2° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 2° | 26° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 3° | 28° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 6° | 32° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 8° | 34° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 10° | 36° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 13° | 40° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 15° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 24° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 33° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 42° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 53° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 63° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 72° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 79° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |