Where is M11 right now?
M11 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although M11 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M11 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M11 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M11 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M11 Tonight
The best observable position of M11 is near 17:00: 45° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M11 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M11 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M11
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | south-west (204°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M11 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M11
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 204° |
Here you can see the current position of M11 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.
M11 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 16° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 27° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 36° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 43° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 46° | 174° | south | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 45° | 195° | south-west | Best view | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 40° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 32° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 22° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 11° | 253° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -1° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -13° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -24° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -36° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -46° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -55° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -59° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -59° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -58° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -57° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -56° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -51° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -41° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -30° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -18° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -7° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 5° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 17° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |