Where is M24 right now?
M24 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.50.
Where and When to Look for M24 Tonight
The best available observing time for M24 during this observing period is around 18:47, at 16° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M24 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M24 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M24 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M24
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | south-west (231°) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
M24 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M24
| Time | 18:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 231° |
Here you can see the current position of M24 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.
M24 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 17° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 25° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 31° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 34° | 175° | south | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 33° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 29° | 208° | south-west | Twilight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 22° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 14° | 233° | south-west | Visible | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 3° | 244° | south-west | Very low | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -8° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -19° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -31° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -43° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -55° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -65° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -71° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -69° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -66° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -61° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -61° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -56° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -50° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -38° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -26° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -14° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -3° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 8° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 18° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |