The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
From Ashburn , the Whirlpool Galaxy is visible all night. It will become visible at around 20:34 (EDT), 31° above your north-eastern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 02:11, 81° above your northern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 05:52, 49° above your north-western horizon.
Name
The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)
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Object type
Galaxy
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Right ascension: | 13h29m [1] |
Declination: | +47°11' [1] |
Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
Magnitude: | 8.40 (V) [2] 9.00 (B) [1] |
Distance: | 11.3 Mpc 37.0 Mlyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -21.87 |
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
14 Apr 2024 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2025 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2026 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2027 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2028 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2029 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2030 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |
14 Apr 2031 | – The Whirlpool Galaxy is well placed |