M62 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is M62 right now?

M62 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

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M62 tonight

M62 visibility on 2026-11-06

M62 Visible from sunset until evening

M62 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated	22:13	-77°
M62 transit	09:33	20°
Moonset	10:25	19°
Sunset	12:23	9°
Civil sunset	12:53	6°
Twilight start (−12°)	13:25	2°
M62 set	13:36
Astronomical observing session begins	13:57	-3°
Astronomical observing session ends	00:34	-52°
M62 rise	05:26

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M62 - Globular Cluster

M62 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1771. The cluster is known for its irregular shape and high concentration of stars towards its center.

M62 spans about 100 light-years across and contains around 200,000 stars. The cluster is approximately 22,200 light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 6.5, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M62 — Image Gallery

DSS Blue

Blue images highlight younger, hotter stars that emit strongly at blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

Red images reveal older, cooler stars and emission nebulae glowing strongly in hydrogen-alpha light.

DSS Near-Infrared

Near-infrared images penetrate dust that obscures visible light and reveal hidden structures.

DSS Composite 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.

M62 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M62

Time	20:36
Latitude	39.9612
Longitude	-82.9988
Elevation	-75°
Azimuth	307°

Here you can see the current position of M62 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 M62 Visible Throughout the Year?

M62 will remain visible until November 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Date	Sat, 7 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins	13:52
Astronomical observing session ends	00:29
Astronomical observing duration	11h 37m
Rise	05:26
Set	13:32
Elevation at transit	20°
Transit time	09:29
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 17h 01m 12s", Dec: -30° 06' 44s
Magnitude	7
Constellation	Ophiuchus

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of M62, 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 M62 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M62

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension	17h 01m 13s
Declination	-30° 06′ 44″
Magnitude	7.39
Constellation	Ophiuchus
Elevation	-75.1°
Azimuth	307.2°

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.

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