M75 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is M75 right now?

M75 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.26.

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M75 tonight

M75 visibility on 2026-10-23

M75 Visible from sunset until before midnight

M75 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M75 rise	12:20
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated	14:26	20°
Sunset	16:20	30°
Civil sunset	16:47	31°
M75 transit	17:07	31°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:18	31°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:48	30°
M75 set	21:55
Moonset	02:40	-55°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:56	-68°

Track M75 position throughout the night

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M75 - Globular Cluster

M75 is a globular cluster located in the constellation Sagittarius. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780 and later cataloged by Charles Messier. The cluster contains a rich population of old stars.

M75 spans about 67 light-years across and contains around 400,000 stars. The cluster is approximately 67,500 light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.6, making it visible with binoculars or a small telescope.

M75 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M75

Time	20:14
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
Elevation	16°
Azimuth	225°

Here you can see the current position of M75 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.

When Is M75 Visible Throughout the Year?

M75 will remain visible until November 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Date	Sat, 24 October 2026
Astronomical observing session begins	17:46
Astronomical observing session ends	03:54
Astronomical observing duration	10h 8m
Rise	12:16
Set	21:51
Elevation at transit	31°
Transit time	17:03
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 20h 06m 04s", Dec: -21° 55' 19s
Magnitude	8
Constellation	Sagittarius

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of M75, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when M75 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M75

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension	20h 06m 05s
Declination	-21° 55′ 20″
Magnitude	8.26
Constellation	Sagittarius
Elevation	16.2°
Azimuth	224.8°

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