Where is Scutum Star Cloud right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 17:59 local time. At that moment, Scutum Star Cloud will be 37° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:59 local time. At that moment, Scutum Star Cloud will be 37° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Scutum Star Cloud position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Scutum Star Cloud Tonight
The best observable position of Scutum Star Cloud is near 17:00: 43° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Scutum Star Cloud Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Scutum Star Cloud moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Scutum Star Cloud
| Constellation | — |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | south-west (219°) |
Scutum Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scutum Star Cloud
| Time | 17:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
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.
Scutum Star Cloud Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 19, 12:00 | 19° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 13:00 | 29° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 14:00 | 38° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 15:00 | 44° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 16:00 | 46° | 180° | south | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 17:00 | 43° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 18:00 | 37° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 19:00 | 29° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 20:00 | 18° | 245° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 21:00 | 7° | 256° | south-west | Very low | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 22:00 | -5° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 19, 23:00 | -17° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 00:00 | -28° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 01:00 | -40° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 02:00 | -50° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 03:00 | -57° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 03:53 — Astronomical night ends | -60° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:00 | -60° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:23 — Twilight end | -59° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 04:54 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 05:00 | -56° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 05:22 — Sunrise | -54° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 06:00 | -49° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 07:00 | -39° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 08:00 | -27° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 09:00 | -15° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 10:00 | -3° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 11:00 | 8° | 105° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 20, 12:00 | 20° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |