Where is M98 right now?
M98 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M98 is currently 55° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M98 will be 7° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M98 will be 7° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M98 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M98 Tonight
The best observable position of M98 is near 18:00: 12° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M98 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M98 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 12° toward the west, and finishes toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M98
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 10.8 |
M98 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M98
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of M98 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.
M98 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 67° | 169° | south | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 66° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 58° | 232° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 48° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 36° | 261° | west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 271° | west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 12° | 280° | west | Best view | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 1° | 288° | north-west | Very low | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -10° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -20° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -29° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -35° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -38° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -37° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -32° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -25° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -23° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -18° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -16° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -8° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -5° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 6° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 18° | 85° | east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 30° | 94° | east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 42° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 53° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 62° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 67° | 171° | south | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |