Where is M94 right now?
M94 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although M94 is currently 74° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M94 will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M94 will be 28° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M94 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M94 Tonight
The best observable position of M94 is near 18:00: 33° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M94 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M94 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M94
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | north-west (302°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
M94 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M94
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 302° |
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.
M94 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 79° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 86° | 345° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 77° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 66° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 54° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 43° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 33° | 300° | north-west | Best view | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 22° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 13° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 320° | north-west | Very low | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -2° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -7° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -11° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -12° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -10° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -6° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -2° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -1° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 1° | 36° | north-east | Very low | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 5° | 40° | north-east | Very low | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 7° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 15° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 25° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 35° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 46° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 57° | 70° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 68° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 79° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 50m | +41° 07′ |