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Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) Position and Visibility Tonight

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Where is Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) right now?

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) is currently 7° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:17 local time. At that moment, Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) will be 6° above the horizon toward the south-west.
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Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) tonight

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) tonight

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) visibility on 2026-10-24

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) Visible from sunset until late evening

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) transit13:2226°
Moonrise, 88% illuminated 14:5123°
Sunset16:1814°
Civil sunset16:4610°
Twilight start (−12°)17:176°
Astronomical observing session begins17:471°
Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) set17:51
Moonset03:47-57°
Astronomical observing session ends03:57-55°
Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) rise08:48

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M4 - Globular Cluster

M4 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by Philippe Loys de Chéseaux in 1746 and included in Messier's catalog in 1764. M4 is one of the closest globular clusters to Earth.

M4 spans about 75 light-years across and contains tens of thousands of stars. The cluster is approximately 7,200 light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 5.9, making it visible to the naked eye under dark skies and easily seen with binoculars or a small telescope.

M4 — Image Gallery

DSS Blue

M4 — blue-filter image
Blue images highlight younger, hotter stars that emit strongly at blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

M4 — red-filter image
Red images reveal older, cooler stars and emission nebulae glowing strongly in hydrogen-alpha light.

DSS Near-Infrared

M4 — near-infrared image
Near-infrared images penetrate dust that obscures visible light and reveal hidden structures.

DSS Composite Image

M4 — composite color image
DSS color images combine blue, red and often near-infrared exposures into a composite view.

The images come from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under contract with NASA, using data from UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), European Southern Observatory (ESO), National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

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Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) Passage Through Night

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Current position of Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4)

Time09:36
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation7°
Azimuth131°
Here you can see the current position of Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) 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.

When Is Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) Visible Throughout the Year?

Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) will remain visible until November 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateSat, 24 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins17:43
Astronomical observing session ends03:50
Astronomical observing duration10h 8m
Rise08:48
Set17:47
Elevation at transit26°
Transit time13:18
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 16h 23m 35s", Dec: -26° 31' 31s
Magnitude5
ConstellationScorpius
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4), including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Scorpius Globular Cluster (M4) is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M4

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension16h 23m 35s
Declination-26° 31′ 32″
Magnitude5.4
ConstellationScorpius
Elevation6.9°
Azimuth131.2°

Data Credits

The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.

For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.