Where is M50 right now?
M50 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M50 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M50 Tonight
How M50 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M50 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M50
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | north-east (67°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
M50 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M50
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 67° |
Here you can see the current position of M50 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.
M50 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -12° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -24° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -36° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -46° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -55° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -61° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -60° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -54° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -44° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -33° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -21° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -9° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 2° | 102° | south-east | Very low | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 14° | 112° | south-east | Visible | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 24° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 34° | 137° | south-east | Visible | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 147° | south-east | Visible | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 40° | 153° | south-east | Visible | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 41° | 156° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 43° | 166° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 44° | 173° | south | Twilight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 44° | 175° | south | Twilight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 43° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 39° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 31° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 21° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 11° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -1° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -13° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 07h 02m | −08° 21′ |