Where is M72 right now?
M72 is located in the constellation Aquarius. Although M72 is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M72 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M72 is near 15:00: 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How M72 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M72 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M72 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M72
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | south (176°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
M72 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M72
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 176° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 25° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 32° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 36° | 166° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 37° | 185° | south | Best view | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 35° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 29° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 21° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 11° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 0° | 253° | south-west | Very low | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -11° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -23° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -34° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -45° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -54° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -61° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -61° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -62° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -62° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -58° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -49° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -39° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -27° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -16° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -5° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 6° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 17° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 26° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 33° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −12° 32′ |