Where is M22 right now?
M22 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although M22 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M22 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M22 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M22 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M22 Tonight
The best observable position of M22 is near 19:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M22 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M22 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M22
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | south (177°) |
| Magnitude | 6.2 |
M22 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M22
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 177° |
Here you can see the current position of M22 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.
M22 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -22° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -11° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 0° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 10° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 18° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 28° | 170° | south | Twilight | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 29° | 185° | south | Best view | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 26° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 20° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 3° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -7° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -30° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -42° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -45° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -51° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -54° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -62° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -65° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -74° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -76° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -68° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -57° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -45° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -33° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -21° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 36m | −23° 54′ |