Scutum Star Cloud Tonight: Visibility, Position and Best Viewing Time
Scutum Star Cloud visibility on 2026-09-10
Scutum Star Cloud Visible from sunset until early morning
Scutum Star Cloud rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 5.8% illuminated  | 03:03 | -33° |
| Scutum Star Cloud rise | 12:58 | |
| Moonset | 16:43 | 38° |
| Sunset | 17:23 | 42° |
| Civil sunset | 17:50 | 44° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:21 | 46° |
| Scutum Star Cloud transit | 18:36 | 46° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:53 | 45° |
| Scutum Star Cloud set | 00:13 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:16 | -36° |
Track Scutum Star Cloud position throughout the night
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A bright Milky Way star cloud in Scutum, near the Wild Duck Cluster. 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 Scutum Star Cloud
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| Object name | Scutum Star Cloud |
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| Scutum Star Cloud coordinates | 18.75, -7 |
| Center coordinates | 18.75, -7 |
Scutum Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scutum Star Cloud
| Time | 08:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 45° |
Here you can see the current position of Scutum 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 Scutum Star Cloud Visible Throughout the Year?
Scutum Star Cloud will remain visible until November 19, 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 | 12:54 |
| Set | 00:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 18:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 45m 00s", Dec: -7° 00' 00s |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Scutum 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 Scutum 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 Scutum 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 scutum-star-cloud
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 45m 00s |
| Declination | -7° 00′ 00″ |
| Elevation | -51.1° |
| Azimuth | 45.3° |