Where is NGC6118 right now?
NGC6118 is located in the constellation Serpens. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6118 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6118 is near 19:11: 27° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6118 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6118 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6118 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6118
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | west (267°) |
| Magnitude | 11.7 |
NGC6118 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6118
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 267° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6118 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.
NGC6118 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 28, 12:00 | 45° | 95° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 60° | 97° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 75° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 86° | 180° | south | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 75° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 60° | 263° | west | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 45° | 265° | west | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 32° | 266° | west | Twilight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 30° | 267° | west | Twilight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 27° | 267° | west | Twilight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 21° | 267° | west | Visible | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 15° | 267° | west | Visible | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 14° | 267° | west | Visible | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | 0° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | -15° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | -30° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -45° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -60° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -75° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -89° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -74° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -59° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -50° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -44° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -44° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -38° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -33° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -29° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -14° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | 1° | 92° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | 16° | 93° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | 31° | 93° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 46° | 95° | east | Daylight | 16h 21m | −02° 17′ |