Where is M74 right now?
M74 is located in the constellation Pisces. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 65° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.31.
Twilight begins at 00:47 local time. At that moment, M74 will be 65° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 00:47 local time. At that moment, M74 will be 65° above the horizon toward the south-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 02:00: 68° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M74 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M74 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M74
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Direction | south-east (145°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
M74 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M74
| Time | 00:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Azimuth | 145° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 12:00 | -31° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | -36° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | -37° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | -34° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | -28° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | -20° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | -10° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 1° | 71° | north-east | Very low | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 13° | 80° | east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 25° | 88° | east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 37° | 98° | east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | 48° | 110° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | 59° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | 66° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | 68° | 191° | south-west | Best view | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | 62° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | 61° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | 55° | 240° | south-west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | 53° | 244° | south-west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 50° | 248° | south-west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 45° | 254° | south-west | Twilight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 41° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 30° | 268° | west | Daylight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 18° | 277° | west | Daylight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 6° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | -5° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | -16° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | -25° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -32° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 36m | +15° 47′ |