Where is M53 right now?
M53 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M53 is currently 51° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M53 will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M53 will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M53 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M53 Tonight
The best observable position of M53 is near 18:00: 26° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M53 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M53 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M53
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | west (278°) |
| Magnitude | 7.8 |
M53 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M53
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
Here you can see the current position of M53 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.
M53 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 64° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 70° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 69° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 60° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 49° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 38° | 265° | west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 26° | 274° | west | Best view | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 14° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 3° | 291° | north-west | Very low | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -18° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -26° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -32° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -34° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -33° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -29° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -28° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -24° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -22° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -20° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -16° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -13° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -3° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 8° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 20° | 82° | east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 32° | 91° | east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 44° | 101° | east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 55° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 65° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |