Where is M49 right now?
M49 is located in the constellation Virgo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for M49 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M49 is near 05:18: 33° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.

How M49 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M49 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track M49 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M49
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
M49 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M49
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of M49 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.
M49 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 12:00 | 46° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 13:00 | 31° | 279° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 14:00 | 17° | 278° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 15:00 | 2° | 278° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 16:00 | -13° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 17:00 | -28° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 18:00 | -43° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 19:00 | -58° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 20:00 | -72° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 21:00 | -82° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 22:00 | -74° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 11, 23:00 | -60° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 00:00 | -46° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 01:00 | -31° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 02:00 | -16° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 03:00 | -1° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 04:00 | 14° | 82° | east | Visible | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 81° | east | Visible | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 04:53 — Twilight end | 27° | 81° | east | Visible | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 05:00 | 29° | 81° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 80° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 05:41 — Sunrise | 39° | 80° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 06:00 | 43° | 79° | east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 07:00 | 58° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 08:00 | 72° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 09:00 | 82° | 7° | north | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 10:00 | 74° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 11:00 | 60° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 45° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |