Where is M108 right now?
M108 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 40° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 10.05.
Where and When to Look for M108 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M108 is near 04:28: 50° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Visible.
How M108 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M108 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track M108 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M108
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | north-east (44°) |
| Magnitude | 10.1 |
M108 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M108
| Time | 03:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 44° |
Here you can see the current position of M108 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.
M108 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 47° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 39° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 31° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 23° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 17° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 11° | 335° | north-west | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 7° | 343° | north-west | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | 4° | 351° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 3° | 359° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 4° | 8° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 6° | 16° | north-east | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 10° | 23° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 16° | 30° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 22° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 30° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 38° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 46° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 50° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 44° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 54° | 44° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 58° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 62° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 69° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 72° | 1° | north | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 69° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 63° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 55° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 47° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |