Where is M18 right now?
M18 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although M18 is currently 10° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M18 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M18 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M18 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M18 Tonight
The best observable position of M18 is near 18:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M18 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M18 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M18
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Direction | south (181°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
M18 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M18
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 181° |
Here you can see the current position of M18 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.
M18 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -3° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 18° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 26° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 32° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 35° | 173° | south | Best view | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 35° | 191° | south | Visible | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 31° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 24° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 15° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 5° | 244° | south-west | Very low | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -6° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -30° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -42° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -44° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -50° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -53° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -61° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -63° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -68° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -60° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -50° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -26° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | −17° 06′ |