Where is Sunflower Galaxy (M63) right now?
Sunflower Galaxy (M63) is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although Sunflower Galaxy (M63) is currently 58° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Sunflower Galaxy (M63) will be 33° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, Sunflower Galaxy (M63) will be 33° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Tonight
The best observable position of Sunflower Galaxy (M63) is near 18:00: 38° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Sunflower Galaxy (M63) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Sunflower Galaxy (M63)
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | north-west (301°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Sunflower Galaxy (M63)
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 301° |
Here you can see the current position of Sunflower Galaxy (M63) 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.
Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 5, 12:00 | 73° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 83° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 82° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 71° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 60° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 49° | 294° | north-west | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 38° | 298° | north-west | Best view | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 28° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 18° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 9° | 317° | north-west | Very low | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 2° | 325° | north-west | Very low | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | -4° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | -8° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | -10° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | -10° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | -7° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | -7° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | -4° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | -3° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -1° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 2° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 4° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 12° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 21° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 31° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 41° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 52° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 63° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 74° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 15m | +42° 01′ |