Where is M76 right now?
M76 is located in the constellation Perseus. Although M76 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M76 will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M76 will be 18° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track M76 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M76 Tonight
The best observable position of M76 is near 02:00: 76° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How M76 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M76 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 76° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M76
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | north-east (38°) |
| Magnitude | 10.1 |
M76 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M76
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 38° |
Here you can see the current position of M76 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.
M76 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 2° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -1° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 0° | 11° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 4° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 9° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 15° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 22° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 31° | 46° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 39° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 49° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 58° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 67° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 74° | 25° | north-east | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 76° | 350° | north | Best view | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 70° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 69° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 64° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 62° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 60° | 310° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 55° | 309° | north-west | Twilight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 53° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 44° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 35° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 26° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 18° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 11° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 6° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 2° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 01h 42m | +51° 34′ |