Where is NGC6052 right now?
NGC6052 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6052 is currently 69° 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.
Track NGC6052 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6052 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6052 is near 18:00: 61° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6052 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6052 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6052
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Direction | south-west (250°) |
NGC6052 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6052
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 250° |
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.
NGC6052 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 34° | 89° | east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 46° | 99° | east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 57° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 68° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 73° | 173° | south | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 70° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 61° | 243° | south-west | Best view | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 49° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 37° | 268° | west | Visible | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 25° | 277° | west | Visible | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 14° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 2° | 294° | north-west | Very low | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -8° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -17° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -25° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -30° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -32° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -32° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -32° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -31° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -31° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -26° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -19° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -10° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 0° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 11° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 23° | 81° | east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 35° | 90° | east | Daylight | 16h 05m | +20° 32′ |