Where is M12 right now?
M12 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although M12 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M12 will be 31° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M12 will be 31° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M12 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M12 Tonight
The best observable position of M12 is near 17:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M12 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M12 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M12
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Direction | south-west (240°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M12 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M12
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 240° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 12:00 | 40° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 47° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 51° | 175° | south | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 49° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 44° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 35° | 234° | south-west | Best view | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 24° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 13° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 1° | 267° | west | Very low | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -11° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -22° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -34° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -43° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -51° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -54° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -53° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -47° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -44° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -39° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -37° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -34° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -27° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -15° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -3° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 9° | 99° | east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 20° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 31° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 41° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 47m | −01° 56′ |