M3 (Globular cluster)

From Cambridge , M3 is visible all night. It will become visible at around 21:16 (EDT), 65° above your south-eastern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then reach its highest point in the sky at 22:58, 76° above your southern horizon. It will be lost to dawn twilight at around 04:03, 28° above your western horizon.
Name
M3
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Right ascension: | 13h42m [3] |
Declination: | +28°22' [3] |
Constellation: | Canes Venatici |
Magnitude: | 6.30 (V) [4] |
Distance: | 10.4 kpc 33.9 klyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -8.79 |
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
17 Apr 2025 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2026 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2027 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2028 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2029 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2030 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2031 | – Messier 3 is well placed |
17 Apr 2032 | – Messier 3 is well placed |