Black Eye Galaxy (M64) Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is Black Eye Galaxy (M64) right now?

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is currently 72° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

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Black Eye Galaxy (M64) tonight

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) visibility on 2026-10-26

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) Visible from sunset until evening

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Black Eye Galaxy (M64) transit	09:47	74°
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated	15:47	13°
Sunset	16:16	7°
Civil sunset	16:44	2°
Black Eye Galaxy (M64) set	16:57
Astronomical observing session begins	17:45	-8°
Black Eye Galaxy (M64) rise	02:34
Astronomical observing session ends	03:59	16°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:29	22°
Civil sunrise	04:59	28°
Sunrise	05:27	33°
Moonset	06:10	42°

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M64 - Black Eye Galaxy

The Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices. It was discovered by Edward Pigott in 1779 and later cataloged by Charles Messier. M64 is known for its dark dust lane that gives it the appearance of a black eye.

M64 spans about 54,000 light-years across and contains a massive population of stars, gas, and dust. The galaxy is approximately 24 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.5, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M64 — Image Gallery

DSS Blue

Blue images highlight younger, hotter stars that emit strongly at blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

Red images reveal older, cooler stars and emission nebulae glowing strongly in hydrogen-alpha light.

DSS Near-Infrared

Near-infrared images penetrate dust that obscures visible light and reveal hidden structures.

DSS Composite Image

DSS color images combine blue, red and often near-infrared exposures into a composite view.

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

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

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) Passage Through Night

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Current position of Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

Time	10:26
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
Elevation	72°
Azimuth	211°

Here you can see the current position of Black Eye Galaxy (M64) 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.

When Is Black Eye Galaxy (M64) Visible Throughout the Year?

Black Eye Galaxy (M64) will become visible again around November 4 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Date	Mon, 26 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins	17:40
Astronomical observing session ends	03:52
Astronomical observing duration	10h 12m
Rise	02:34
Set	16:53
Elevation at transit	74°
Transit time	09:43
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 12h 56m 43s", Dec: 21° 40' 58s
Magnitude	9
Constellation	Coma Berenices

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Black Eye Galaxy (M64), including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Black Eye Galaxy (M64) is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Black Eye Galaxy (M64)

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension	12h 56m 44s
Declination	21° 40′ 59″
Magnitude	8.52
Constellation	Coma Berenices
Elevation	72.2°
Azimuth	211.1°

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