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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is M70 right now?

M70 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M70 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south.

Track M70 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe M70 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for M70 Tonight

The best observable position of M70 is near 19:00: 20° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How M70 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, M70 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 20° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M70

ConstellationSagittarius
Elevation20°
Directionsouth (176°)
Magnitude9.1

M70 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M70

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation20°
Azimuth176°
Here you can see the current position of M70 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.

M70 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-27°111°south-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 13:00-17°118°south-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 14:00-7°126°south-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 15:003°135°south-eastDaylight18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 16:0010°145°south-eastDaylight18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 17:0016°157°south-eastDaylight18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 18:0020°170°southTwilight18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 19:0020°183°southBest view18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 20:0018°196°south-westVisible18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 21:0014°209°south-westVisible18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 22:007°220°south-westVery low18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 6, 23:00-1°229°south-westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 00:00-11°238°south-westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 01:00-22°245°south-westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 02:00-33°252°south-westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 03:00-44°259°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-47°260°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-53°264°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 04:00-56°266°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-60°268°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-65°273°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 05:00-68°276°westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 06:00-80°296°north-westBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 07:00-84°34°north-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 08:00-74°78°north-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 09:00-62°90°eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 10:00-50°98°eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 11:00-38°105°south-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′
Sep 7, 12:00-27°112°south-eastBelow horizon18h 43m−32° 17′