Where is Butterfly Cluster (M6) right now?
Butterfly Cluster (M6) is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Butterfly Cluster (M6) is currently 56° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Butterfly Cluster (M6) will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, Butterfly Cluster (M6) will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.

Where and When to Look for Butterfly Cluster (M6) Tonight
The best available observing time for Butterfly Cluster (M6) during this observing period is around 20:01, at 27° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.

How Butterfly Cluster (M6) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Butterfly Cluster (M6) moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Butterfly Cluster (M6) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Butterfly Cluster (M6)
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | south-west (230°) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
Butterfly Cluster (M6) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Butterfly Cluster (M6)
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 230° |
Here you can see the current position of Butterfly Cluster (M6) 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.
Butterfly Cluster (M6) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 12:00 | 20° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 32° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 43° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 52° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 56° | 173° | south | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 55° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 49° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 41° | 223° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 39° | 225° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 37° | 227° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 32° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 28° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 27° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | 16° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | 3° | 238° | south-west | Very low | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | -10° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -22° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -34° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -45° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -54° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -59° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -57° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -51° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -51° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -47° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -43° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -41° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -29° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | -17° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | -4° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | 9° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 21° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |