Where is M66 right now?
M66 is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.92.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time. At that moment, M66 will be 12° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time. At that moment, M66 will be 12° above the horizon toward the east.
Track M66 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M66 Tonight
The best observable position of M66 is near 04:11: 17° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How M66 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M66 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M66
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | east (83°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
M66 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M66
| Time | 03:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 83° |
Here you can see the current position of M66 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.
M66 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | 49° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | 37° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | 26° | 267° | west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | 14° | 276° | west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | 2° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -9° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -20° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -29° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -36° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -39° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -39° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | -35° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | -28° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | -19° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | -9° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 3° | 76° | north-east | Very low | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 82° | east | Visible | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 14° | 84° | east | Visible | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 17° | 86° | east | Visible | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 91° | east | Twilight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 26° | 93° | east | Twilight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 28° | 95° | east | Twilight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 38° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 49° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 59° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 65° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 64° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 58° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | 48° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 20m | +12° 59′ |