Where is M106 right now?
M106 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although M106 is currently 53° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M106 will be 12° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M106 will be 12° 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 04:52: 38° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How M106 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M106 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M106
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | north-west (321°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
M106 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M106
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 321° |
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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| Oct 17, 12:00 | 63° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | 53° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | 43° | 304° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | 33° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | 24° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 15° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 8° | 326° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 2° | 334° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | -2° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | -5° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | -5° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | -3° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 0° | 23° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 6° | 32° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 13° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 21° | 46° | north-east | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 30° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 33° | 53° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 38° | 55° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 39° | 55° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 43° | 56° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 49° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 59° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 69° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 78° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 79° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 72° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | 62° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +47° 18′ |