Where is M19 right now?
M19 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although M19 is currently 15° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M19 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M19 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M19 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M19 Tonight
The best observable position of M19 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M19 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M19 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M19
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south-west (200°) |
| Magnitude | 5.6 |
M19 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M19
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 200° |
Here you can see the current position of M19 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.
M19 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -6° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 4° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 13° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 25° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 179° | south | Daylight | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 193° | south-west | Best view | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 14° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 6° | 230° | south-west | Very low | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -4° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -15° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -26° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -38° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -50° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -62° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -70° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -73° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -75° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -78° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -79° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -74° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -63° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -51° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -39° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -28° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -16° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -5° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 02m | −26° 16′ |