Where is M49 right now?
M49 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although M49 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M49 will be 6° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M49 will be 6° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M49 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M49 Tonight
The best observable position of M49 is near 18:00: 11° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M49 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M49 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 11° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M49
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | west (275°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
M49 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M49
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 60° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 60° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 55° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 46° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 35° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 262° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 11° | 271° | west | Best view | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -1° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -12° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -23° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -32° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -40° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -44° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -44° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -40° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -33° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -26° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -23° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -16° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -13° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -1° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 11° | 88° | east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 23° | 97° | east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 34° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 45° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 54° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 60° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |