Where is M108 right now?
M108 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although M108 is currently 55° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M108 will be 21° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M108 will be 21° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M108 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M108 Tonight
The best observable position of M108 is near 18:00: 24° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M108 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M108 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M108
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | north-west (325°) |
| Magnitude | 10.1 |
M108 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M108
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 325° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 70° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 65° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 57° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 49° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 40° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 32° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 24° | 323° | north-west | Best view | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 18° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 12° | 334° | north-west | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 7° | 342° | north-west | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 4° | 350° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 3° | 358° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 4° | 7° | north | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 6° | 15° | north-east | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 10° | 22° | north-east | Very low | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 15° | 29° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 20° | 34° | north-east | Visible | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 21° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 37° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 27° | 39° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 28° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 36° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 45° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 53° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 61° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 68° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 72° | 5° | north | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 70° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 11m | +55° 40′ |