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.
Track M30 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M30 Tonight
The best observable position of M30 is near 19:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M30 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M30 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M30
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Direction | west (271°) |
| Magnitude | 7.1 |
M30 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M30
| Time | 03:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Azimuth | 271° |
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 |
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| Oct 11, 12:00 | -31° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 13:00 | -19° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 14:00 | -8° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 15:00 | 3° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 16:00 | 13° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 17:00 | 20° | 144° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 18:00 | 26° | 158° | south-east | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 19:00 | 29° | 173° | south | Best view | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 20:00 | 29° | 189° | south | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 21:00 | 25° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 22:00 | 19° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 11, 23:00 | 11° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 00:00 | 1° | 239° | south-west | Very low | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 01:00 | -9° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 02:00 | -21° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 03:00 | -32° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 03:46 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 04:00 | -44° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 04:16 — Twilight end | -48° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 04:47 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 05:00 | -56° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 05:14 — Sunrise | -59° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 06:00 | -67° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 07:00 | -75° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 08:00 | -74° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 09:00 | -65° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 10:00 | -54° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 11:00 | -42° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 12, 12:00 | -30° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |