Where is M20 right now?
M20 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although M20 is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M20 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M20 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M20 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M20 Tonight
The best observable position of M20 is near 18:00: 30° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M20 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M20 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M20
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | south (186°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
M20 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M20
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 186° |
Here you can see the current position of M20 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.
M20 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 15° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 23° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 28° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 30° | 178° | south | Best view | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 28° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 17° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 8° | 233° | south-west | Very low | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -13° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -24° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -36° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -48° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -57° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -60° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -63° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -68° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -70° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -71° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -61° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -50° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -26° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −22° 58′ |