M3 (Globular cluster)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 16 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , M3 will become visible at around 21:41 (EDT), 51° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:43.

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Name M3
Object type Globular cluster
Other names
Position
Right ascension:13h42m [3]
Declination:+28°22' [3]
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Magnitude:6.30 (V) [4]
Distance:10.4 kpc
33.9 klyr [1]
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-8.79
Visibility from Cambridge

All times shown in Cambridge local time.

Events
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

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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