Where is M28 right now?
M28 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although M28 is currently 4° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M28 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M28 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Track M28 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M28 Tonight
The best observable position of M28 is near 18:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M28 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M28 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M28
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south (180°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
M28 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M28
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 180° |
Here you can see the current position of M28 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.
M28 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -20° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 1° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 19° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 173° | south | Best view | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 188° | south | Visible | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 18° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 10° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 237° | south-west | Very low | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -10° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -21° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -33° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -45° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -54° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -57° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -60° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -65° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -68° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -76° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -66° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -55° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -43° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -31° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -19° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 24m | −24° 52′ |