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 04:56: 21° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M49 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M49 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 60° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M49 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M49
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Direction | north (352°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
M49 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M49
| Time | 21:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 352° |
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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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 46° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 35° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 24° | 262° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 12° | 271° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 0° | 280° | west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | -11° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | -22° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | -32° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | -39° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -44° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -44° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -40° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -33° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -24° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -13° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -2° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | 9° | 87° | east | Very low | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | 10° | 88° | east | Visible | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | 15° | 91° | east | Visible | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 96° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | 22° | 97° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 27° | 101° | east | Twilight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 34° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 45° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 54° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 60° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 60° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 55° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 46° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 29m | +08° 00′ |