Where is M9 right now?
M9 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although M9 is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M9 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, M9 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M9 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for M9 Tonight
The best observable position of M9 is near 18:00: 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M9 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M9 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M9
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | south-west (198°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
M9 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M9
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 198° |
Here you can see the current position of M9 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.
M9 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -4° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 7° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 17° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 25° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 34° | 174° | south | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 33° | 191° | south | Best view | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 30° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 23° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 14° | 233° | south-west | Visible | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 4° | 243° | south-west | Very low | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -7° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -19° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -31° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -42° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -54° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -62° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -64° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -67° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -70° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -71° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -61° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -50° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -39° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -3° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |