Where is M99 right now?
M99 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M99 is currently 54° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M99 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M99 is near 04:59: 31° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Twilight.
How M99 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M99 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M99 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M99
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Direction | north-west (301°) |
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
M99 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M99
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 301° |
Here you can see the current position of M99 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.
M99 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 46° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 34° | 262° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 22° | 271° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 10° | 280° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | -1° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | -12° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -22° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -30° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -36° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -38° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -37° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -32° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -24° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -15° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -4° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | 7° | 77° | north-east | Very low | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | 19° | 86° | east | Visible | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | 19° | 86° | east | Visible | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | 25° | 91° | east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | 31° | 95° | east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | 31° | 95° | east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | 37° | 100° | east | Twilight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | 43° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 54° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 63° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 67° | 176° | south | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 64° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 56° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 45° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |