Where is M24 right now?
M24 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 25° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.50.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M24 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, M24 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M24 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M24 Tonight
How M24 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M24 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M24
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | south-west (217°) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
M24 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M24
| Time | 18:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 217° |
Here you can see the current position of M24 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.
M24 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 4° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 14° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 23° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 30° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 33° | 169° | south | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 34° | 186° | south | Twilight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 31° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 25° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 17° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 7° | 241° | south-west | Very low | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -4° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -16° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -27° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -39° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -51° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -62° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -67° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -70° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -70° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -71° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -70° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -70° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -64° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -53° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -42° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -30° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -18° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -6° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 5° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 16m | −18° 30′ |