Messier 66
Where is Messier 66?
Low in the east, at most 9° up around 05:17 in Leo.
- Rises
- 04:12
- Highest
- 11:21
- Sets
- 18:35
- Best after dark
- 05:17 · 9°
Can I see Messier 66 tonight?
From London tonight, Messier 66 stays low while the sky is dark: at best 9° above the east horizon around 05:17. You’ll need a clear, flat view in that direction.
At magnitude 8.9, with its light spread out, it needs a telescope and a dark sky.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Messier 66 look like?
Eyes
Not visibleToo faint to see by eye.
Binoculars
A soft, gray glow, brighter toward the center.
Telescope
A brighter core in a faint glow. Spiral arms show only in long-exposure photos.
About Messier 66
Messier 66 (M66) is a galaxy in Leo, with a total brightness of magnitude 8.9 and an apparent size of 10′.
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