Where is M14 right now?
M14 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 32° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.73.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M14 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M14 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M14 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M14 Tonight
How M14 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M14 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M14
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | south-west (236°) |
| Magnitude | 5.7 |
M14 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M14
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 236° |
Here you can see the current position of M14 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.
M14 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 21° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 32° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 41° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 47° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 49° | 181° | south | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 47° | 203° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 41° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 31° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 21° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 9° | 259° | south-west | Very low | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -2° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -14° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -26° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -37° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -47° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -54° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -56° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -56° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -55° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -53° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -52° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -46° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -36° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -25° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -13° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -1° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 11° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 22° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −03° 14′ |