Messier 98
Where is Messier 98?
Low in the east, at most 3° up around 05:17 in Coma Berenices.
- Rises
- 04:54
- Highest
- 12:19
- Sets
- 19:39
- Best after dark
- 05:17 · 3°
Can I see Messier 98 tonight?
From London tonight, Messier 98 stays low while the sky is dark: at best 3° above the east horizon around 05:17. You’ll need a clear, flat view in that direction.
At magnitude 10.8, with its light spread out, it is a target for larger telescopes under dark skies.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
What does Messier 98 look like?
Eyes
Not visibleToo faint to see by eye.
Binoculars
Too faint for most binoculars.
Telescope
A brighter core in a faint glow. Spiral arms show only in long-exposure photos.
About Messier 98
Messier 98 (M98) is a galaxy in Coma Berenices, with a total brightness of magnitude 10.8 and an apparent size of 11′.
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