M67
open cluster · Cancer · 6.9ᵐ
A Messier catalogue object — open cluster in Cancer.
Notable facts
About 1 the apparent diameter of the Moon.
In brief
Which constellation is M67 in?
M67 lies in Cancer.
Is M67 visible to the naked eye?
6.9ᵐ — visible with binoculars.
When is the best time to observe M67?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 8h 50m · +11° 49′
- Type
- open cluster
- Constellation
- Cancer
- How to observe
- 6.9ᵐ — visible with binoculars
- Angular size
- 30′
- Designation
- M67 · NGC 2682
Observing tip
Best in binoculars or a telescope at low power, so the whole cluster fits in the field of view.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 42° | 66° |
| +55° | 47° | 69° |
| +45° | 57° | 73° |
| +30° | 72° | 76° |
| 0° | 78° | 78° |
| −35° | 43° | 76° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 01:05 |
| February | 22:58 |
| March | 21:12 |
| April | 19:19 |
| May | 17:25 |
| June | 15:18 |
| July | 13:15 |
| August | 11:14 |
| September | 09:20 |
| October | 07:32 |
| November | 05:31 |
| December | 03:22 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.