Where is M30 right now?
M30 is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, M30 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, M30 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Where and When to Look for M30 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M30 is near 16:00: 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How M30 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M30 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M30 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M30
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | south-east (165°) |
| Magnitude | 7.1 |
M30 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M30
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 165° |
Here you can see the current position of M30 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.
M30 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 10° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 18° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 23° | 157° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 26° | 172° | south | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 26° | 187° | south | Best view | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 24° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 18° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 10° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 1° | 238° | south-west | Very low | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -9° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -20° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -32° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -43° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -54° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -60° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -65° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -65° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -69° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -72° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -72° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -72° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -64° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -54° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -43° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -31° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -20° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -9° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 1° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 10° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 18° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |