Where is M9 right now?
M9 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for M9 Tonight
The highest sampled position of M9 is near 13:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How M9 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, M9 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 31° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track M9 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M9
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Direction | north-west (328°) |
| Magnitude | 8.4 |
M9 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M9
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Azimuth | 328° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 24° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 17° | 227° | south-west | Best view | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 8° | 238° | south-west | Very low | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -3° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -14° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -25° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -37° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -48° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -58° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -66° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -68° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -64° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -55° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -44° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -43° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -36° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -32° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -31° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -21° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -10° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 1° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 11° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 20° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 26° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 30° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 31° | 184° | south | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 29° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 24° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 19m | −18° 30′ |