Where is M62 right now?
M62 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although M62 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M62 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M62 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M62 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M62 Tonight
The best observable position of M62 is near 18:00: 21° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M62 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M62 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 21° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M62
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | south-west (199°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
M62 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M62
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 199° |
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.
M62 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -8° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 2° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 16° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 21° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 179° | south | Daylight | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 21° | 193° | south-west | Best view | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 17° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 11° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 3° | 228° | south-west | Very low | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -7° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -17° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -28° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -40° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -52° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -64° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -66° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -73° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -75° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -78° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -82° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -83° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -65° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -53° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -41° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -29° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -18° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -7° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 01m | −30° 06′ |