Where is Scutum Star Cloud right now?
It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 20:34 local time. At that moment, Scutum Star Cloud will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 20:34 local time. At that moment, Scutum Star Cloud will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track Scutum Star Cloud position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Scutum Star Cloud Tonight
The best observable position of Scutum Star Cloud is near 18:00: 44° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How Scutum Star Cloud Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Scutum Star Cloud moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Scutum Star Cloud
| Constellation | — |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south-west (239°) |
Scutum Star Cloud Passage Through Night
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Current position of Scutum Star Cloud
| Time | 20:34 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 239° |
Here you can see the current position of Scutum Star Cloud 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.
Scutum Star Cloud Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 6° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 18° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 28° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 37° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 43° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 46° | 178° | south | Twilight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 44° | 199° | south-west | Best view | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 38° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 30° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 20° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 8° | 254° | south-west | Very low | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -3° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -15° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -27° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -38° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -49° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -56° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -57° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -59° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -60° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -60° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -57° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -50° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -40° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -29° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -17° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -5° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 7° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 45m | −07° 00′ |