NGC6051 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6051 right now?
NGC6051 is located in the constellation Serpens. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6051 tonight
NGC6051 visibility on 2026-10-27
NGC6051 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6051 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6051 transit | 14:47 | 67° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 22° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 16° |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 13° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 11° |
| NGC6051 set | 20:48 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -41° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | -3° |
| NGC6051 rise | 08:41 |
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NGC6051 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6051
| Time | 05:12 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -46° |
| Azimuth | 52° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6051 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 NGC6051 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6051 will become visible again around January 5 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:37 |
| Set | 20:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 14:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 04m 56s", Dec: 23° 55' 57s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6051, 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 NGC6051 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6051 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6051
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 04m 57s |
| Declination | 23° 55′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 13.02 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | -46.2° |
| Azimuth | 52.4° |
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.