Messier 67
Where is Messier 67?
Look east, about 31° up at 05:17 in Cancer. It rises at 01:50 and climbs through the night.
- Rises
- 01:50
- Highest
- 08:53
- Sets
- 16:00
- Best after dark
- 05:17 · 31°
Can I see Messier 67 tonight?
From London tonight, Messier 67 is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest just before dawn, around 05:17, in the east at 31°.
At magnitude 6.9, with its light spread out, it needs binoculars and a dark sky.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Messier 67 look like?
Eyes
Not visibleToo faint to see by eye.
Binoculars
A scatter of stars; often the best view.
Telescope
Many separate stars. Use your lowest magnification.
About Messier 67
Messier 67 (M67) is a open star cluster in Cancer, with a total brightness of magnitude 6.9 and an apparent size of 33′ (1.1× the full Moon).
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