Where is M53 right now?
M53 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M53 is currently 65° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M53 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M53 is near 04:59: 22° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M53 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M53 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M53 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M53
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | north-west (295°) |
| Magnitude | 7.8 |
M53 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M53
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 295° |
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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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 58° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 47° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 35° | 267° | west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 23° | 276° | west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 11° | 284° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | 0° | 293° | north-west | Very low | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -10° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -20° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -27° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -33° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -34° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -33° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -28° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -20° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -11° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | -1° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 75° | north-east | Visible | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | 11° | 75° | north-east | Visible | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | 16° | 79° | east | Twilight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | 22° | 84° | east | Twilight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | 22° | 84° | east | Twilight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | 28° | 88° | east | Twilight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | 34° | 93° | east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 46° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 57° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 67° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 71° | 180° | south | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 67° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 57° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 12m | +18° 10′ |