NGC6080 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6080 right now?
NGC6080 is located in the constellation Serpens. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 14 degrees, NGC6080 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC6080 will appear at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC6080 will appear at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC6080 Visibility on June 23
NGC6080 is visible all night until sunrise
NGC6080 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 51% illuminated  | 12:10 | -34° |
| NGC6080 rise | 15:09 | |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 38° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 44° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 49° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:25 | 53° |
| NGC6080 transit | 21:15 | 55° |
| Moon Set | 23:31 | 43° |
| Astrosession end | 01:54 | 17° |
| Twighlight end | 02:38 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:16 | 1° |
| NGC6080 set | 03:20 |
Track NGC6080 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6080
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| Object name | NGC6080 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6080 coordinates | 16.21639, 2.17917 |
| Center coordinates | 16.21639, 2.17917 |
NGC6080 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6080
| Time | 16:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6080 elevation | 14° |
| NGC6080 Azimuth | -98° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6080 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6080's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6080
NGC6080 will be visible until October, 12, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Wed, 24 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:52 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 27m |
| Rise | 15:05 |
| Set | 03:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 21:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 12m 59s", Dec: 02° 10' 45s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Serpens |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6080, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6080 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6080 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6080
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.21639° |
| Declination | 2.17917° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | 13.8° |
| Azimuth | -97.9° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.