About Hercules Globular Cluster (M13)

Hercules Globular Cluster is frequently observed by amateur astronomers and is visible as a compact luminous region. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 7 hours.

Observing conditions matter, fine detail requires darker skies.

Observing tips

It can be observed without much difficulty.

Type

Globular Cluster

Constellation

Hercules

Distance

22800 ly

Size

23.2'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.8