Where is NGC6139 right now?
NGC6139 is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 9.68.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6139 will be 9° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6139 will be 9° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6139 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6139 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6139 is near 18:00: 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6139 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6139 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 11° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6139
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Direction | south-west (202°) |
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
NGC6139 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6139
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 202° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6139 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.
NGC6139 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -8° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 13° | 174° | south | Daylight | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 14° | 186° | south | Daylight | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 11° | 198° | south-west | Best view | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 6° | 208° | south-west | Very low | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -0° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -17° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -28° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -38° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -49° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -61° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -72° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -75° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -81° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -84° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -87° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -87° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -84° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -72° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -60° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -49° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -38° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -17° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -8° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −38° 50′ |