Where is M12 right now?
M12 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M12 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M12 is near 13:00: 24° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How M12 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M12 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M12 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M12
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Direction | north-west (345°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M12 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M12
| Time | 20:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 345° |
Here you can see the current position of M12 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.
M12 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 34° | 231° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 24° | 245° | south-west | Best view | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 14° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 2° | 266° | west | Very low | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -9° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -21° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -31° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -41° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -48° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -52° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -51° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -45° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -37° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -27° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -26° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -20° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -16° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -14° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -4° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 7° | 99° | east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 18° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 29° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 38° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 45° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 48° | 174° | south | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 47° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 42° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 34° | 232° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |