Where is M99 right now?
M99 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although M99 is currently 56° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M99 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M99 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M99 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M99 Tonight
The best observable position of M99 is near 18:00: 13° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How M99 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M99 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M99
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Direction | north-west (282°) |
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
M99 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M99
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 282° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 67° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 66° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 58° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 48° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 37° | 260° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 25° | 270° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 13° | 278° | west | Best view | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 1° | 287° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -10° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -20° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -29° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -35° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -38° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -37° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -33° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -26° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -24° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -19° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -17° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -14° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -9° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -6° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 5° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 17° | 84° | east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 29° | 93° | east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 40° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 52° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 61° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 67° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +14° 24′ |