Where is M30 right now?
M30 is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 15° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 7.10.
Twilight begins at 23:07 local time. At that moment, M30 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 23:07 local time. At that moment, M30 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track M30 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M30 Tonight
The best observable position of M30 is near 20:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M30 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M30 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M30
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (224°) |
| Magnitude | 7.1 |
M30 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M30
| Time | 23:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of M30 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.
M30 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -38° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -26° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -14° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -3° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 7° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 16° | 137° | south-east | Twilight | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 23° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 28° | 164° | south-east | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 29° | 180° | south | Best view | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 28° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 23° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 16° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 7° | 233° | south-west | Very low | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -3° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -14° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -25° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -37° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -39° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -49° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -51° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -61° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -71° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -76° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -71° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -60° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -49° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -37° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 21h 40m | −23° 10′ |