Where is M68 right now?
M68 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although M68 is currently 22° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track M68 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M68 Tonight
The best observable position of M68 is near 13:00: 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How M68 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M68 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M68
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Direction | south-west (246°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
M68 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M68
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 246° |
Here you can see the current position of M68 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.
M68 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 25° | 169° | south | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 26° | 184° | south | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 23° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 18° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 11° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 2° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -8° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -19° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -31° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -42° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -54° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -66° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -76° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -79° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -70° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -59° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -50° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -47° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -44° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -38° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -35° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -23° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -12° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -2° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 8° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 16° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 22° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 25° | 170° | south | Daylight | 12h 39m | −26° 44′ |