Where is M2 right now?
M2 is located in the constellation Aquarius. Although M2 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M2 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M2 is near 14:00: 49° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How M2 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M2 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M2 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M2
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Direction | south-east (165°) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
M2 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M2
| Time | 13:25 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Azimuth | 165° |
Here you can see the current position of M2 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.
M2 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 40° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 47° | 156° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 49° | 178° | south | Best view | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 47° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 41° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 33° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 23° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 12° | 259° | west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 0° | 269° | west | Very low | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -11° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -23° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -33° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -42° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -48° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -49° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -50° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -51° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -51° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -49° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -43° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -34° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -23° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -12° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -1° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 11° | 100° | east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 22° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 32° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 41° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |