Where is M15 right now?
M15 is located in the constellation Pegasus. Although M15 is currently 5° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M15 will be 58° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, M15 will be 58° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track M15 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M15 Tonight
The best observable position of M15 is near 19:00: 65° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M15 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M15 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M15
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Direction | south-east (136°) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
M15 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M15
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of M15 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.
M15 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -3° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 8° | 81° | east | Daylight | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 20° | 90° | east | Daylight | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 32° | 99° | east | Daylight | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 43° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 54° | 127° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 62° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 65° | 183° | south | Best view | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 61° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 52° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 42° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 30° | 262° | west | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 18° | 272° | west | Visible | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 6° | 281° | west | Very low | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -5° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -16° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -25° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -26° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -29° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -33° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -34° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -36° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -39° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -40° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -38° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -32° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -24° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | -14° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -3° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 29m | +12° 10′ |