M2 (Globular cluster)

From South El Monte , M2 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 00:50 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 43° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 04:40.
Name
M2
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Right ascension: | 21h33m [3] |
Declination: | −00°49' [3] |
Constellation: | Aquarius |
Magnitude: | 6.60 (V) [4] |
Distance: | 11.5 kpc 37.5 klyr [1] |
Absolute mag (V): | -8.70 |
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
15 Aug 2025 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
15 Aug 2026 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
15 Aug 2027 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
14 Aug 2028 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
15 Aug 2029 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
15 Aug 2030 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
15 Aug 2031 | – Messier 2 is well placed |
14 Aug 2032 | – Messier 2 is well placed |