Where is M5 right now?
M5 is located in the constellation Serpens. Although M5 is currently 46° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M5 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M5 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M5 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M5 Tonight
The best observable position of M5 is near 18:00: 39° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M5 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M5 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M5
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Direction | south-west (242°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
M5 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M5
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 242° |
Here you can see the current position of M5 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.
M5 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 32° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 42° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 50° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 54° | 171° | south | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 54° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 48° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 39° | 235° | south-west | Best view | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 29° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 17° | 259° | west | Visible | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 268° | west | Very low | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -6° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -18° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -29° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -39° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -46° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -50° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -50° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -49° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -46° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -44° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -36° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -26° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -3° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 9° | 95° | east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 21° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 32° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | +02° 04′ |