Where is M109 right now?
M109 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although M109 is currently 62° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M109 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M109 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M109 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M109 Tonight
The best observable position of M109 is near 18:00: 29° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M109 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M109 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M109
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | north-west (319°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
M109 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M109
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 319° |
Here you can see the current position of M109 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.
M109 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 74° | 1° | north | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 71° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 64° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 55° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 47° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 38° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 29° | 317° | north-west | Best view | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 14° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 9° | 335° | north-west | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 4° | 343° | north-west | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 2° | 351° | north | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 1° | 0° | north | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 2° | 9° | north | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 4° | 18° | north-east | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 9° | 25° | north-east | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 10° | 27° | north-east | Very low | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 13° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 15° | 32° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 16° | 34° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 20° | 37° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 22° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 29° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 38° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 47° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 56° | 48° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 64° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 71° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 74° | 359° | north | Daylight | 11h 57m | +53° 22′ |