Where is M80 right now?
M80 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although M80 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M80 will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M80 will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M80 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M80 Tonight
The best observable position of M80 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M80 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M80 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M80
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Direction | south-west (212°) |
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
M80 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M80
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 212° |
Here you can see the current position of M80 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.
M80 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 4° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 13° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 21° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 27° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 29° | 175° | south | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 29° | 190° | south | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 205° | south-west | Best view | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 19° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 10° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 1° | 240° | south-west | Very low | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -10° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -21° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -33° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -45° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -57° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -68° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -70° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -74° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -75° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -76° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -75° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -73° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -64° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -52° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -41° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -29° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -17° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -6° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 5° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 17m | −22° 58′ |