Where is M72 right now?
M72 is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.96.
Twilight begins at 00:04 local time. At that moment, M72 will be 10° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 00:04 local time. At that moment, M72 will be 10° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M72 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M72 Tonight
The best observable position of M72 is near 20:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M72 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M72 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M72
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | south-west (246°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
M72 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M72
| Time | 00:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 246° |
Here you can see the current position of M72 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.
M72 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 12:00 | -26° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 13:00 | -14° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 14:00 | -3° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 15:00 | 9° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 16:00 | 19° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 17:00 | 28° | 136° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 18:00 | 35° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 19:00 | 39° | 169° | south | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 20:00 | 40° | 188° | south | Best view | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 21:00 | 36° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 22:00 | 29° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 27, 23:00 | 20° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 00:00 | 10° | 246° | south-west | Very low | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 01:00 | -1° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 02:00 | -13° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 03:00 | -25° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | -32° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 04:00 | -37° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 04:04 — Twilight end | -38° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | -43° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 05:00 | -48° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 05:02 — Sunrise | -48° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 06:00 | -58° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 07:00 | -64° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 08:00 | -64° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 09:00 | -58° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 10:00 | -49° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 11:00 | -37° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Sep 28, 12:00 | -26° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |