The Lagoon Nebula (M8)

Image of the Lagoon Nebula
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 45 arcminutes across.
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From San Diego , the Lagoon Nebula is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.

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Name The Lagoon Nebula (M8)
Object type Nebula
Other names
The Lagoon Nebula
The Hourglass Nebula
M8[1]
NGC 6523[2]
LBN 25[3]
Position
Right ascension:18h03m [2]
Declination:−24°22' [2]
Constellation:Sagittarius
Magnitude:5.80 (V) [2]
5.00 (B) [2]
Distance:1.6 kpc
5.2 klyr [1]
B-V Color (mag):-0.80
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-5.21
Visibility from San Diego

All times shown in San Diego local time.

Events
22 Jun 2025  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
23 Jun 2026  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
23 Jun 2027  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
22 Jun 2028  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
22 Jun 2029  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
23 Jun 2030  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
23 Jun 2031  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed
22 Jun 2032  –  The Lagoon Nebula is well placed

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32.72°N
117.16°W
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