Where is M59 right now?
M59 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although M59 is currently 57° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M59 will be 11° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M59 will be 11° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M59 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M59 Tonight
The best observable position of M59 is near 18:00: 16° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M59 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M59 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M59
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | west (277°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
M59 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M59
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 277° |
Here you can see the current position of M59 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.
M59 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 62° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 64° | 188° | south | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 59° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 50° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 40° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 28° | 263° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 16° | 273° | west | Best view | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 4° | 282° | north-west | Very low | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -7° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -18° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -28° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -35° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -40° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -41° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -38° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -31° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -30° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -25° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -23° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -20° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -15° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -12° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -1° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 10° | 83° | east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 22° | 92° | east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 34° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 46° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 56° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 63° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |