Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Where is Large Sagittarius Star Cloud right now?
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud is located in the constellation . It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:21 local time. At that moment, Large Sagittarius Star Cloud will be 23° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:21 local time. At that moment, Large Sagittarius Star Cloud will be 23° above the horizon toward the south.
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud visibility on 2026-09-10
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Visible from sunset until before midnight
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | -53° |
| Large Sagittarius Star Cloud rise | 13:37 | |
| Moonset | 16:43 | 21° |
| Sunset | 17:23 | 23° |
| Civil sunset | 17:50 | 23° |
| Large Sagittarius Star Cloud transit | 17:54 | 23° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:21 | 23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | 22° |
| Large Sagittarius Star Cloud set | 22:11 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | -57° |
Track Large Sagittarius Star Cloud position throughout the night
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A broad, bright star cloud beside the Sagittarius bulge, edged by dark dust lanes. Because this region covers a large area of sky, positions and times are calculated for a point near its center. Other parts may cross the horizon at different times, and the map marker does not show an exact boundary.
Finder Chart for Large Sagittarius Star Cloud
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| Object name | Large Sagittarius Star Cloud |
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| Large Sagittarius Star Cloud coordinates | 18.05, -29.5 |
| Center coordinates | 18.05, -29.5 |
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud
| Time | 08:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 87° |
Here you can see the current position of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud 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.
When Is Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Visible Throughout the Year?
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud will remain visible until November 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 10 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:49 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 8h 21m |
| Rise | 13:33 |
| Set | 22:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 23° |
| Transit time | 17:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 03m 00s", Dec: -29° 30' 00s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Large Sagittarius Star Cloud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Large Sagittarius Star Cloud is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of large-sagittarius-star-cloud
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 03m 00s |
| Declination | -29° 30′ 00″ |
| Elevation | -58.1° |
| Azimuth | 86.9° |