Where is M4 right now?
M4 is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M4 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M4 Tonight
The best observable position of M4 is near 18:00: 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M4 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M4 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 11° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M4
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Direction | west (260°) |
| Magnitude | 5.4 |
M4 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M4
| Time | 22:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -32° |
| Azimuth | 260° |
Here you can see the current position of M4 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.
M4 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 15° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 22° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 25° | 169° | south | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 26° | 184° | south | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 24° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 19° | 212° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 11° | 224° | south-west | Best view | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 2° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -8° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -19° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -30° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -42° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -54° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -66° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -76° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -79° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -74° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -70° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -69° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -63° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -59° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -58° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -47° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -35° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -24° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -12° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -2° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 8° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 16° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 23m | −26° 31′ |