NGC6026 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6026 right now?
NGC6026 is located in the constellation Lupus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6026 tonight
NGC6026 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC6026 Visible from sunset until evening
NGC6026 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6026 transit | 13:03 | 18° |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | 16° |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 1° |
| NGC6026 set | 16:56 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -8° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -70° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -55° |
| NGC6026 rise | 09:07 |
Track NGC6026 position throughout the night
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NGC6026 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6026
| Time | 02:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 91° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6026 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC6026 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6026 will become visible again around December 23 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:50 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 09:03 |
| Set | 16:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 18° |
| Transit time | 12:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 01m 20s", Dec: -34° 32' 39s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Lupus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6026, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6026 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6026 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6026
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 01m 21s |
| Declination | -34° 32′ 39″ |
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Elevation | -67.3° |
| Azimuth | 91.4° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.