Where is M85 right now?
M85 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M85 is currently 58° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M85 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M85 is near 04:59: 32° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M85 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M85 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M85 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M85
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
M85 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M85
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
Here you can see the current position of M85 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.
M85 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 49° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 38° | 265° | west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 26° | 274° | west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 14° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 3° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | -8° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -18° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -26° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -32° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -34° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -33° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -29° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -22° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -13° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -3° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | 8° | 73° | north-east | Very low | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | 20° | 82° | east | Visible | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | 20° | 82° | east | Visible | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | 26° | 86° | east | Twilight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 91° | east | Twilight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | 32° | 91° | east | Twilight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | 37° | 95° | east | Twilight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | 44° | 101° | east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 55° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 65° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 71° | 171° | south | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 68° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 60° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 49° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |