Where is M23 right now?
M23 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M23 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M23 is near 17:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How M23 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M23 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M23 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M23
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | south-west (248°) |
| Magnitude | 5.5 |
M23 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M23
| Time | 20:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 248° |
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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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 20° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 27° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 32° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 34° | 180° | south | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 32° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 27° | 212° | south-west | Best view | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 19° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 10° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 0° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -12° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -23° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -35° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -47° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -58° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -68° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -72° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -68° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -67° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -63° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -58° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -57° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -53° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -46° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -34° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -22° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -11° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 1° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 11° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 20° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 57m | −18° 59′ |