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M63: Rise, Set, Nighttime Path

M63

M63 Daily Motion


M63 will become visible in October, 27. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 27, M63 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

M63 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
M63 transit14:4487°
Sunset19:1640°
Civil sunset19:4435°
Astrosession begin20:1530°
M63 Set23:51
M63 Rise05:34
Astrosession end05:542°
Civil sunrise06:256°
Sunrise06:539°

M63 Sky Tracker Map

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M63 - Sunflower Galaxy

The Sunflower Galaxy (M63) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1779 and later cataloged by Charles Messier. M63 is known for its bright core and well-defined spiral arms.

M63 spans about 98,000 light-years across and contains a massive population of stars, gas, and dust. The galaxy is approximately 27 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.6, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M63 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

M63 photo taken with blue filter
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

M63 photo taken with red filter
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

M63 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

M63 color image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for M63

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Object nameM63
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
M63 coordinates13.2637, 42.02928
Center coordinates13.2637, 42.02928

M63 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M63

Time18:45
Latitude39.0469
Longitude-77.4903
M63 elevation45°
M63 Azimuth66°
Here you can see the current position of the M63 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the M63's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of M63

Time
DateMon, 16 September 2024
Twighlight start20:43
Twighlight end05:16
Twighlight duration9h 33m
Rise05:34
Set23:47
Elevation at transit87°
Transit time14:40
Equatorial coordinateRA: 13h 15m 49s, Dec: 42° 01' 45"
Magnitude9
ConstellationCanesVenatici
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a M63, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the M63 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.