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.
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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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
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | south (176°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
M70 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M70
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 176° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -27° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -17° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -7° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 3° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 10° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 16° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 20° | 170° | south | Twilight | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 20° | 183° | south | Best view | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 18° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 14° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 7° | 220° | south-west | Very low | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -1° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -11° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -22° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -33° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -44° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -53° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -56° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -60° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -65° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -68° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -80° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -84° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -74° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -62° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -50° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -38° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -27° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 43m | −32° 17′ |