Where is M85 right now?
M85 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M85 is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M85 will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M85 will be 11° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M85 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M85 Tonight
The best observable position of M85 is near 18:00: 16° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M85 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M85 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M85
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | north-west (284°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
M85 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M85
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 284° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 70° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 70° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 62° | 232° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 52° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 40° | 262° | west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 28° | 272° | west | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 16° | 281° | west | Best view | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 5° | 289° | north-west | Very low | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -6° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -16° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -24° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -31° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -34° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -34° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -30° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -24° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -22° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -17° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -15° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -12° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -8° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -5° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 6° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 17° | 80° | east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 29° | 89° | east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 41° | 98° | east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 53° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 63° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 70° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 25m | +18° 11′ |