M4 (Globular cluster)

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R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 28 arcminutes across.
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From San Diego , M4 is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 15° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name M4
Object type Globular cluster
Other names
Position
Right ascension:16h23m [3]
Declination:−26°31' [3]
Constellation:Scorpius
Magnitude:5.40 (V) [4]
Distance:2.2 kpc
7.2 klyr [1]
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-6.31
Visibility from San Diego

All times shown in San Diego local time.

Events
28 May 2025  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2026  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2027  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2028  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2029  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2030  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2031  –  Messier 4 is well placed
28 May 2032  –  Messier 4 is well placed

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32.72°N
117.16°W
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