Where is M98 right now?
M98 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M98 is currently 54° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M98 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M98 is near 04:59: 32° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M98 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M98 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M98 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M98
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
| Magnitude | 10.8 |
M98 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M98
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
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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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 45° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 34° | 263° | west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 22° | 273° | west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 10° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | -2° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | -13° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -22° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -30° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -36° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -38° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -36° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -31° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -23° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -14° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -3° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | 9° | 78° | north-east | Very low | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | 20° | 86° | east | Visible | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | 20° | 86° | east | Visible | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | 26° | 91° | east | Twilight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 96° | east | Twilight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | 32° | 96° | east | Twilight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | 38° | 101° | east | Twilight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | 44° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 55° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 64° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 68° | 179° | south | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 64° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 55° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 44° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 13m | +14° 54′ |