Where is M74 right now?
M74 is located in the constellation Pisces. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M74 will be 15° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M74 will be 15° above the horizon toward the east.
Track M74 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M74 Tonight
The best observable position of M74 is near 23:00: 68° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M74 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M74 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M74
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | east (81°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
M74 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M74
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 81° |
Here you can see the current position of M74 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.
M74 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | -35° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | -30° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | -22° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | -12° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | -2° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 10° | 78° | north-east | Very low | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 22° | 86° | east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 34° | 96° | east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 45° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 56° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 65° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 68° | 182° | south | Best view | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 64° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 55° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 44° | 255° | south-west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 33° | 265° | west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 273° | west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 21° | 275° | west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 16° | 278° | west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 10° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 9° | 283° | north-west | Very low | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 5° | 286° | north-west | Very low | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | -3° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | -13° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | -23° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | -30° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | -35° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | -37° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | -35° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |