Where is M61 right now?
M61 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although M61 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M61 will be 2° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M61 will be 2° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M61 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M61 Tonight
The best observable position of M61 is near 18:00: 8° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Very low.
How M61 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M61 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 8° toward the west, and finishes toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M61
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Direction | west (274°) |
| Magnitude | 10.3 |
M61 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M61
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Azimuth | 274° |
Here you can see the current position of M61 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.
M61 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 57° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 56° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 51° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 42° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 20° | 260° | west | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 8° | 270° | west | Very low | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -4° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -16° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -27° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -36° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -44° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -48° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -47° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -43° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -35° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -32° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -27° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -25° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -22° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -16° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -14° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -2° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 10° | 92° | east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 22° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 33° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 44° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 52° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 57° | 170° | south | Daylight | 12h 21m | +04° 28′ |