Where is M13 right now?
M13 is located in the constellation Hercules. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.80.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M13 will be 44° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M13 will be 44° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track M13 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M13 Tonight
How M13 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M13 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M13
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Direction | north-west (288°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
M13 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M13
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 288° |
Here you can see the current position of M13 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.
M13 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 54° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 66° | 83° | east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 77° | 89° | east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 89° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 78° | 270° | west | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 67° | 277° | west | Twilight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 55° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 43° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 32° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 21° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 11° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 3° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -5° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -11° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -15° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -16° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -16° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -15° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -15° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -11° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -11° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -5° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 2° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 11° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 21° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 32° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 43° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 55° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 41m | +36° 27′ |