Where is M56 right now?
M56 is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, M56 will be 52° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, M56 will be 52° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for M56 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M56 is near 19:11: 56° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.
How M56 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M56 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track M56 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M56
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Direction | north-west (322°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
M56 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M56
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | 322° |
Here you can see the current position of M56 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.
M56 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 12:00 | 2° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 15° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 27° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 40° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 50° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 58° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 61° | 357° | north | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 58° | 337° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 57° | 333° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 56° | 329° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 52° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 48° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 48° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | 37° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | 25° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | 12° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -1° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -14° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -26° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -38° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -49° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -56° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -58° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -58° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -58° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -56° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -55° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -46° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | -35° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | -23° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | -10° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 3° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |