About Lagoon Nebula (M8)

Lagoon Nebula is a rewarding deep-sky target and is visible as a compact luminous region. It has moderate brightness.

Current visibility

It is currently below the horizon.

It stays above 30° for roughly 8 hours.

Nebulae benefit from filters, subtle features are easily lost in bright skies.

Observing tips

This object is better suited for experienced observers.

What to expect

It is more subtle than brighter Dso objects.

Type

Diffuse Nebula

Constellation

Sagittarius

Distance

5200 ly

Size

90.0' x 40.0'

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Moderate

Magnitude

6