Where is M79 right now?
M79 is located in the constellation Lepus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M79 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M79 is near 03:00: 65° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How M79 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M79 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M79 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M79
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Direction | south-east (116°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
M79 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M79
| Time | 19:09 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Azimuth | 116° |
Here you can see the current position of M79 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.
M79 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -45° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -56° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -64° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -65° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -58° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -47° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -35° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -22° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | -8° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 6° | 115° | south-east | Very low | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 19° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 32° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 45° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 56° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 64° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 65° | 194° | south-west | Best view | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 58° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 53° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 48° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 47° | 232° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 43° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 39° | 238° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 35° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 21° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | 8° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -6° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -20° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -33° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -46° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 24m | −24° 31′ |