Where is M59 right now?
M59 is located in the constellation Virgo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M59 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M59 is near 04:56: 21° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M59 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M59 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M59 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M59
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | north (349°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
M59 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M59
| Time | 21:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 349° |
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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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 51° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 40° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 28° | 263° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 17° | 272° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 5° | 281° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | -7° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | -18° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | -27° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | -35° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -40° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -41° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -38° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -32° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -23° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -13° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -2° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | 9° | 82° | east | Very low | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | 10° | 83° | east | Very low | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | 15° | 87° | east | Visible | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 91° | east | Twilight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | 22° | 92° | east | Twilight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 27° | 96° | east | Twilight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 34° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 45° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 55° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 62° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 64° | 188° | south | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 59° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 50° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +11° 38′ |