Where is M56 right now?
M56 is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.40.
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, M56 will be 46° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 21:07 local time. At that moment, M56 will be 46° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M56 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M56 Tonight
The best observable position of M56 is near 18:00: 81° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M56 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M56 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M56
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | west (277°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
M56 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M56
| Time | 21:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 277° |
Here you can see the current position of M56 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.
M56 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 22° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 33° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 45° | 82° | east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 57° | 91° | east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 69° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 79° | 130° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 81° | 215° | south-west | Best view | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 71° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 60° | 267° | west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 48° | 276° | west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 36° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 24° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 14° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 3° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -6° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -13° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -17° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -19° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -19° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -22° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -22° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -22° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -20° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -14° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -7° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 2° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 12° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 22° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 16m | +30° 11′ |