NGC6074 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6074 right now?
NGC6074 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6074 is currently 76° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6074 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6074 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC6074 tonight
NGC6074 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC6074 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6074 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6074 transit | 14:45 | 77° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 28° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 23° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 17° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 11° |
| NGC6074 set | 20:45 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -17° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -45° |
| NGC6074 rise | 08:41 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 28° |
Track NGC6074 position throughout the night
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NGC6074 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6074
| Time | 15:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 339° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6074 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 NGC6074 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6074 will become visible again around January 5 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:41 |
| Set | 20:41 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 14:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 11m 17s", Dec: 14° 15' 24s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6074, 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 NGC6074 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6074 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6074
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 11m 17s |
| Declination | 14° 15′ 25″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 76.1° |
| Azimuth | 338.7° |
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.
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