M75 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is M75 right now?

M75 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

M75 Visibility on June 14

M75 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

M75 Rise and Set Timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated	01:59	31°
Moon Set	17:31	-39°
Astrosession begin	20:22	-6°
M75 rise	20:55
M75 transit	01:42	31°
Astrosession end	01:53	31°
Twighlight end	02:36	29°
Civil sunrise	03:15	27°
Sunrise	03:48	24°
M75 set	06:30

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.

Finder Chart for M75

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Object name	M75
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
M75 coordinates	20.10134, -21.92222
Center coordinates	20.10134, -21.92222

M75 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M75

Time	12:57
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
M75 elevation	-71°
M75 Azimuth	37°

Here you can see the current position of the M75 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the M75's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of M75

M75 will be visible until November, 3, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

Date	Sun, 14 June 2026
Twighlight start	20:17
Twighlight end	01:47
Twighlight duration	5h 30m
Rise	20:55
Set	06:30
Elevation at transit	31°
Transit time	01:42
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 20h 06m 04s", Dec: -21° 55' 19s
Magnitude	8
Constellation	Sagittarius

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a M75, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the M75 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of M75

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension	20.10134°
Declination	-21.92222°
Magnitude	8.26
Constellation	Sagittarius
Elevation	-71.5°
Azimuth	36.9°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.

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