Where is M71 right now?
M71 is located in the constellation Sagitta. Although M71 is currently 69° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M71 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M71 is near 13:00: 68° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How M71 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M71 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M71 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M71
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Direction | south-west (216°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M71 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M71
| Time | 13:25 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Azimuth | 216° |
Here you can see the current position of M71 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.
M71 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 68° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 68° | 202° | south-west | Best view | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 61° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 51° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 39° | 262° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 28° | 272° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 16° | 281° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 5° | 290° | north-west | Very low | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -5° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -15° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -22° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -28° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -31° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -31° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -30° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -29° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -27° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -26° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -21° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -12° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -3° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 8° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 19° | 81° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 31° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 42° | 101° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 53° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 63° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 68° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |