Where is M73 right now?
M73 is located in the constellation Aquarius. Although M73 is currently 10° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M73 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M73 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track M73 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M73 Tonight
The best observable position of M73 is near 21:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M73 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M73 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M73
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south-east (136°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
M73 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M73
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 136° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -43° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -32° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -20° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -8° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 3° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 14° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 24° | 130° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 32° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 38° | 161° | south-east | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 40° | 180° | south | Best view | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 38° | 198° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 33° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 25° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 15° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 4° | 251° | south-west | Very low | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -8° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -10° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -17° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -19° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -28° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -31° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -43° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -54° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -65° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -62° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -53° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -43° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 58m | −12° 38′ |