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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is M50 right now?

M50 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track M50 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe M50 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for M50 Tonight

The best observable position of M50 is near 04:16: 30° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.

How M50 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, M50 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M50

ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation-60°
Directionnorth-west (341°)
Magnitude5.9

M50 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M50

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-60°
Azimuth341°
Here you can see the current position of M50 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.

M50 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:008°253°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 13:00-4°262°westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 14:00-16°271°westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 15:00-28°281°westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 16:00-39°293°north-westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 17:00-49°308°north-westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 18:00-57°329°north-westBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 19:00-61°357°northBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 20:00-58°27°north-eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 21:00-51°49°north-eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 22:00-41°65°north-eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 6, 23:00-30°77°north-eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 00:00-18°87°eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 01:00-6°96°eastBelow horizon07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 02:006°105°south-eastVery low07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 03:0017°115°south-eastVisible07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends19°118°south-eastVisible07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end25°124°south-eastVisible07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 04:0027°127°south-eastTwilight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise30°131°south-eastTwilight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise34°137°south-eastTwilight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 05:0036°141°south-eastDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 06:0042°159°south-eastDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 07:0044°179°southDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 08:0042°199°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 09:0037°217°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 10:0028°232°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 11:0018°244°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′
Sep 7, 12:007°254°south-westDaylight07h 02m−08° 21′