Where is M8 right now?
M8 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:35 local time. At that moment, M8 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:35 local time. At that moment, M8 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M8 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M8 Tonight
The best observable position of M8 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M8 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M8 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M8
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south-west (205°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M8 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M8
| Time | 17:35 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 205° |
Here you can see the current position of 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.
M8 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 12:00 | 7° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 13:00 | 16° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 14:00 | 22° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 15:00 | 27° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 16:00 | 28° | 181° | south | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 17:00 | 26° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 18:00 | 22° | 210° | south-west | Best view | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 19:00 | 15° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 20:00 | 6° | 233° | south-west | Very low | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 21:00 | -4° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 22:00 | -15° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 9, 23:00 | -27° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 00:00 | -39° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 01:00 | -51° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 02:00 | -62° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 03:00 | -72° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 03:44 — Astronomical night ends | -77° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 04:00 | -77° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 04:15 — Twilight end | -76° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 04:45 — Civil sunrise | -73° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 05:00 | -71° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 05:12 — Sunrise | -69° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 06:00 | -60° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 07:00 | -49° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 08:00 | -37° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 09:00 | -25° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 10:00 | -13° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 11:00 | -3° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |
| Oct 10, 12:00 | 7° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −24° 22′ |