Where is M26 right now?
M26 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although M26 is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M26 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M26 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M26 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M26 Tonight
The best observable position of M26 is near 19:00: 43° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M26 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M26 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M26
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | south (173°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
M26 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M26
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 173° |
Here you can see the current position of M26 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.
M26 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 29° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 37° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 42° | 164° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 43° | 184° | south | Best view | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 40° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 34° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 25° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 15° | 246° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 4° | 255° | south-west | Very low | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -8° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -20° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -32° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -35° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -41° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -43° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -51° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -53° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -60° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -62° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -57° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -49° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −09° 23′ |