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Where is Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) right now?

Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) is currently 50° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) will be 29° above the horizon toward the south-west.

Where is Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) right now?

Where and When to Look for Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) Tonight

The best available observing time for Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) during this observing period is around 18:58, at 24° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) tonight

How Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) Moves Across the Sky

During this 24-hour period, Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 55° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.

Track Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) position throughout the night

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Time
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7)

ConstellationScorpius
Elevation29°
Directionsouth-west (229°)
Magnitude3.3

Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) Passage Through Night

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Current position of Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7)

Time18:33
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation29°
Azimuth229°
Here you can see the current position of Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) 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.

Ptolemy’s Cluster (M7) Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Nov 4, 12:0036°135°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 13:0046°145°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 14:0053°160°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 15:0055°181°southDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 16:0052°201°south-westDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 17:0045°216°south-westDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 18:0035°226°south-westTwilight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 19:0024°231°south-westVisible17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 20:0012°234°south-westVisible17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 21:00-1°235°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 22:00-13°234°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 4, 23:00-25°231°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 00:00-36°225°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 01:00-46°215°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 02:00-53°199°south-westBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 03:00-55°179°southBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 04:00-52°158°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends-49°151°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end-46°145°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 05:00-45°143°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise-42°140°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise-38°136°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 06:00-35°134°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 07:00-23°128°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 08:00-11°126°south-eastBelow horizon17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 09:001°125°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 10:0013°126°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 11:0025°129°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′
Nov 5, 12:0036°135°south-eastDaylight17h 53m−34° 47′