About NGC 3623 (M65)

NGC 3623 stands out as a well-known observing object and shows up as a faint patch of light. It is quite faint.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 65° altitude and reaches 77° around 07:47 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

It can be challenging under typical skies.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Leo

Distance

35000000 ly

Size

10.0' x 3.3'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

9.3