Where is M11 right now?
M11 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.80.
Twilight begins at 19:03 local time. At that moment, M11 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 19:03 local time. At that moment, M11 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M11 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M11 Tonight
How M11 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M11 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M11
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | south-west (217°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M11 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M11
| Time | 19:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 217° |
Here you can see the current position of M11 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.
M11 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 6° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 17° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 28° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 37° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 43° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 46° | 176° | south | Twilight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 45° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 40° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 31° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 21° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 10° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -2° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -14° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -25° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -37° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -47° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -53° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -55° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -56° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -58° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -59° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -59° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -57° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -50° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -40° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -29° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -17° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -6° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 6° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | −06° 16′ |