Where is M2 right now?
M2 is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 49° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.25.
Twilight begins at 21:03 local time. At that moment, M2 will be 49° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 21:03 local time. At that moment, M2 will be 49° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M2 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M2 Tonight
The best observable position of M2 is near 20:00: 52° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M2 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M2 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M2
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Direction | south-west (207°) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
M2 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M2
| Time | 21:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Azimuth | 207° |
Here you can see the current position of M2 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.
M2 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -23° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -11° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 1° | 91° | east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 12° | 101° | east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 24° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 35° | 123° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 44° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 50° | 159° | south-east | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 52° | 183° | south | Best view | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 49° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 42° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 32° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 22° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 10° | 261° | west | Very low | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -2° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -14° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -25° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -27° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -33° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -36° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -37° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -45° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -52° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -53° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -50° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -43° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -33° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -22° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 33m | −00° 49′ |