Where is M73 right now?
M73 is located in the constellation Aquarius. Although M73 is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for M73 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M73 is near 15:00: 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How M73 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M73 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track M73 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M73
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | south (174°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
M73 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M73
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 174° |
Here you can see the current position of M73 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.
M73 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 24° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 32° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 36° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 37° | 183° | south | Best view | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 35° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 29° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 21° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 12° | 242° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 1° | 253° | south-west | Very low | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -10° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -22° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -33° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -44° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -54° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -61° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -61° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -63° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -62° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -58° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -50° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -40° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -29° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -17° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -6° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 5° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 16° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 25° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 32° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |