Where is M96 right now?
M96 is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M96 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M96 Tonight
The best observable position of M96 is near 04:08: 20° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How M96 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M96 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 20° toward the east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M96
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Direction | north-west (322°) |
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
M96 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M96
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Azimuth | 322° |
Here you can see the current position of M96 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.
M96 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 44° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 32° | 260° | west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 21° | 269° | west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 9° | 278° | west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -3° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -14° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -24° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -32° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -38° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -41° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -39° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -34° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -26° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -16° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -6° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 6° | 80° | east | Very low | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 85° | east | Visible | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 18° | 89° | east | Visible | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 20° | 90° | east | Twilight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 26° | 95° | east | Twilight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 30° | 98° | east | Twilight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 31° | 99° | east | Twilight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 41° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 52° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 61° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 64° | 177° | south | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 62° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 54° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 43° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 46m | +11° 49′ |