Where is M6 right now?
M6 is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track M6 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M6 Tonight
The best observable position of M6 is near 18:00: 15° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How M6 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M6 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M6
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | south-west (231°) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
M6 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M6
| Time | 20:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 231° |
Here you can see the current position of M6 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.
M6 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 0° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 9° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 15° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 19° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 20° | 180° | south | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 19° | 193° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 15° | 206° | south-west | Best view | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 9° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 1° | 227° | south-west | Very low | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -9° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -19° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -30° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -41° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -53° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -65° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -77° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -83° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -85° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -85° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -80° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -77° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -75° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -65° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -53° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -41° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -30° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -19° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -8° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 1° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −32° 15′ |