Where is Coalsack right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Coalsack position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Coalsack Tonight
Coalsack is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 10° below the horizon near 10:00.
How Coalsack Moves Across the Sky
Coalsack remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Coalsack
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| Elevation | -45° |
| Direction | south-west (215°) |
Coalsack Passage Through Night
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Current position of Coalsack
| Time | 17:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 215° |
Here you can see the current position of Coalsack on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Coalsack Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 19, 12:00 | -12° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 13:00 | -16° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 14:00 | -20° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 15:00 | -26° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 16:00 | -32° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 17:00 | -39° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 18:00 | -45° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 19:00 | -52° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 20:00 | -58° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 21:00 | -63° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 22:00 | -65° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 23:00 | -64° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 00:00 | -59° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 01:00 | -53° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 02:00 | -47° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 03:00 | -40° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 03:53 — Astronomical night ends | -34° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:00 | -33° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:23 — Twilight end | -31° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:54 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 05:00 | -27° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 05:22 — Sunrise | -25° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 06:00 | -21° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 07:00 | -16° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 08:00 | -13° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 09:00 | -11° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 10:00 | -10° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 11:00 | -10° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 12:00 | -13° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 52m | −62° 30′ |