NGC6052 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6052 right now?
NGC6052 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6052 is currently 61° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6052 will be 56° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6052 will be 56° above the horizon toward the south-west.
NGC6052 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC6052 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6052 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 67° |
| NGC6052 transit | 16:08 | 73° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 66° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 61° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 56° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 49° |
| NGC6052 set | 23:13 | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -1° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -31° |
| NGC6052 rise | 08:59 |
Track NGC6052 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6052
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| Object name | NGC6052 |
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| NGC6052 coordinates | 16.08694, 20.54236 |
| Center coordinates | 16.08694, 20.54236 |
NGC6052 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6052
| Time | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6052 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 NGC6052 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6052 will remain visible until October 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 08:59 |
| Set | 23:09 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 16:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 05m 12s", Dec: 20° 32' 32s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6052, 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 NGC6052 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6052 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6052
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 05m 13s |
| Declination | 20° 32′ 32″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 60.9° |
| Azimuth | 117.6° |
Data Credits
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