Where is M71 right now?
M71 is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.10.
Twilight begins at 23:04 local time. At that moment, M71 will be 24° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 23:04 local time. At that moment, M71 will be 24° above the horizon toward the west.
Track M71 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for M71 Tonight
The best observable position of M71 is near 18:00: 71° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How M71 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, M71 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of M71
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | west (276°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
M71 Passage Through Night
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Current position of M71
| Time | 23:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 276° |
Here you can see the current position of M71 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.
M71 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 3, 12:00 | 9° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 13:00 | 21° | 82° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 14:00 | 33° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 15:00 | 45° | 101° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 16:00 | 56° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 17:00 | 66° | 136° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 18:00 | 71° | 172° | south | Best view | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 19:00 | 68° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 20:00 | 60° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 21:00 | 49° | 255° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 22:00 | 37° | 266° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 3, 23:00 | 25° | 275° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 00:00 | 13° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 01:00 | 2° | 292° | north-west | Very low | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 02:00 | -9° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 03:00 | -18° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 03:39 — Astronomical night ends | -24° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 04:00 | -26° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 04:09 — Twilight end | -27° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 04:40 — Civil sunrise | -30° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 05:00 | -32° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 05:07 — Sunrise | -32° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 06:00 | -34° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 07:00 | -33° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 08:00 | -28° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 09:00 | -21° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 10:00 | -12° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 11:00 | -1° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |
| Oct 4, 12:00 | 10° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +18° 46′ |