Where is Large Sagittarius Star Cloud right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 18:13 local time. At that moment, Large Sagittarius Star Cloud will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:13 local time. At that moment, Large Sagittarius Star Cloud will be 11° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Large Sagittarius Star Cloud position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Tonight
The best observable position of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud is near 17:00: 19° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Large Sagittarius Star Cloud moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 19° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud
| Constellation | — |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | south-west (218°) |
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Large Sagittarius Star Cloud
| Time | 18:13 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 218° |
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.
Large Sagittarius Star Cloud Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 19, 12:00 | 9° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 13:00 | 16° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 14:00 | 21° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 15:00 | 23° | 176° | south | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 16:00 | 22° | 190° | south | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 17:00 | 19° | 204° | south-west | Best view | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 18:00 | 13° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 19:00 | 5° | 226° | south-west | Very low | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 20:00 | -4° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 21:00 | -15° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 22:00 | -26° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 19, 23:00 | -37° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 00:00 | -49° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 01:00 | -61° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 02:00 | -73° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 03:00 | -82° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 03:53 — Astronomical night ends | -79° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:00 | -78° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:23 — Twilight end | -74° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 04:54 — Civil sunrise | -68° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 05:00 | -67° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 05:22 — Sunrise | -62° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 06:00 | -55° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 07:00 | -43° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 08:00 | -31° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 09:00 | -20° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 10:00 | -9° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 11:00 | 1° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |
| Oct 20, 12:00 | 9° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −29° 30′ |