Where is Lagoon Nebula (M8) right now?
Lagoon Nebula (M8) is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Lagoon Nebula (M8) Tonight
The highest sampled position of Lagoon Nebula (M8) is near 13:00: 19° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How Lagoon Nebula (M8) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Lagoon Nebula (M8) moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Lagoon Nebula (M8) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Lagoon Nebula (M8)
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Direction | west (268°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
Lagoon Nebula (M8) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Lagoon Nebula (M8)
| Time | 18:45 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 268° |
Here you can see the current position of Lagoon Nebula (M8) 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.
Lagoon Nebula (M8) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | 24° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 19° | 211° | south-west | Best view | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 12° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 3° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -7° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -17° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -28° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -40° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -51° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -62° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | -71° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | -74° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | -68° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | -58° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | -58° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | -52° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -47° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | -46° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -36° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -24° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -13° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -3° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 7° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 15° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 21° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | 25° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | 26° | 183° | south | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 23° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |