About NGC 3627 (M66)

NGC 3627 is a rewarding deep-sky target and presents itself as a diffuse object. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 70° altitude and reaches 77° around 11:03 PM.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Galaxies are sensitive to light pollution, structure becomes clearer under good conditions.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

Type

Spiral Galaxy

Constellation

Leo

Distance

35000000 ly

Size

8.7' x 4.4'

Season

Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Magnitude

8.9