Where is M23 right now?
M23 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although M23 is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M23 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M23 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M23 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M23 Tonight
The best observable position of M23 is near 18:00: 34° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M23 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M23 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M23
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | south (188°) |
| Magnitude | 5.5 |
M23 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M23
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 188° |
Here you can see the current position of M23 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.
M23 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 32° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 34° | 180° | south | Best view | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 32° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 27° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 19° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 10° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -0° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -12° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -23° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -35° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -47° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -50° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -56° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -58° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -61° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -66° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -68° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -72° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -67° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -58° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -46° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -34° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -23° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -11° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |