NGC6088 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6088 right now?
NGC6088 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 6° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 18:54 local time. At that moment, NGC6088 will be 65° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:54 local time. At that moment, NGC6088 will be 65° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC6088 visibility on 2026-08-21
NGC6088 Visible all night
NGC6088 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6088 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 49% illuminated  | 12:56 | 43° |
| NGC6088 transit | 17:20 | 70° |
| Sunset | 17:51 | 69° |
| Civil sunset | 18:20 | 68° |
| Twilight start | 18:53 | 65° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:27 | 61° |
| NGC6088 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 22:12 | 39° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:54 | 10° |
| Twilight end | 03:29 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:01 | 6° |
| Sunrise | 04:30 | 5° |
Track NGC6088 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6088
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| Object name | NGC6088 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6088 coordinates | 16.17875, 57.46417 |
| Center coordinates | 16.17875, 57.46417 |
NGC6088 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6088
| Time | 04:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 349° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6088 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.
Annual motion of NGC6088
NGC6088 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 65°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC6088 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:23 |
| Twilight end | 02:48 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 25m |
| Rise | NGC6088 is always up |
| Set | NGC6088 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 17:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 10m 43s", Dec: 57° 27' 51s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6088, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6088
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.17875° |
| Declination | 57.46417° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 6.3° |
| Azimuth | 349.2° |
Data Credits
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