M94 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is M94 right now?

M94 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although M94 is currently 84° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:15 local time. At that moment, M94 will be 10° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Open the interactive guide to M94’s position and path tonight

M94 tonight

M94 visibility on 2026-10-25

M94 Visible from sunset until before midnight

M94 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M94 transit	09:45	86°
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated	15:17	28°
Sunset	16:17	18°
Civil sunset	16:45	14°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:15	10°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:46	6°
M94 set	18:31
M94 rise	00:56
Astronomical observing session ends	03:58	26°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:28	31°
Moonset	04:57	36°
Civil sunrise	04:58	36°
Sunrise	05:26	41°

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M94 - Croc's Eye Galaxy

The Croc's Eye Galaxy (M94) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781 and later cataloged by Charles Messier. M94 is known for its bright central region and outer ring of stars.

M94 spans about 50,000 light-years across and contains a massive population of stars, gas, and dust. The galaxy is approximately 16 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.2, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M94 — Image Gallery

DSS Blue

Blue images highlight younger, hotter stars that emit strongly at blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

Red images reveal older, cooler stars and emission nebulae glowing strongly in hydrogen-alpha light.

DSS Near-Infrared

Near-infrared images penetrate dust that obscures visible light and reveal hidden structures.

DSS Composite Image

DSS color images combine blue, red and often near-infrared exposures into a composite view.

The images come from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under contract with NASA, using data from UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), European Southern Observatory (ESO), National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

M94 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M94

Time	09:21
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
Elevation	84°
Azimuth	50°

Here you can see the current position of M94 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.

When Is M94 Visible Throughout the Year?

M94 will remain visible until September 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Date	Sun, 25 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins	17:41
Astronomical observing session ends	03:51
Astronomical observing duration	10h 10m
Rise	00:56
Set	18:27
Elevation at transit	86°
Transit time	09:42
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 12h 50m 53s", Dec: 41° 07' 13s
Magnitude	8
Constellation	Canes Venatici

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of M94, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when M94 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M94

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension	12h 50m 53s
Declination	41° 07′ 14″
Magnitude	8.24
Constellation	Canes Venatici
Elevation	83.9°
Azimuth	50°

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