Where is M14 right now?
M14 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although M14 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M14 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M14 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M14 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M14 Tonight
The best observable position of M14 is near 17:00: 41° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M14 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M14 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M14
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | south-west (227°) |
| Magnitude | 5.7 |
M14 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M14
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 227° |
Here you can see the current position of M14 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.
M14 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 31° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 40° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 47° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 49° | 179° | south | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 47° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 41° | 220° | south-west | Best view | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 32° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 22° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 10° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | -1° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | -13° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -25° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -36° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -46° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -53° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -56° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -53° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -51° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -46° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -43° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -37° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -26° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -14° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -2° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 10° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 21° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 32° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |