Where is M13 right now?
M13 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although M13 is currently 83° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M13 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, M13 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M13 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M13 Tonight
The best observable position of M13 is near 17:00: 55° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How M13 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M13 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 55° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M13
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Direction | north-west (285°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M13 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M13
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 285° |
Here you can see the current position of M13 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.
M13 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | 65° | 83° | east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | 77° | 89° | east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | 89° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | 79° | 270° | west | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | 67° | 277° | west | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 55° | 282° | north-west | Best view | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 43° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 32° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 22° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 12° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 3° | 315° | north-west | Very low | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | -5° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | -11° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | -15° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | -16° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | -15° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -12° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | -11° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | -9° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | -5° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | -3° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 2° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 11° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 21° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 32° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 43° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 54° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | 66° | 83° | east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |