Where is NGC6144 right now?
NGC6144 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6144 is currently 27° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6144 will be 21° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6144 will be 21° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6144 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6144 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6144 is near 18:00: 23° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6144 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6144 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6144
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | south-west (208°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC6144 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6144
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 208° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6144 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.
NGC6144 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 0° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 10° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 17° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 23° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 26° | 172° | south | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 187° | south | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 23° | 202° | south-west | Best view | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 17° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 10° | 226° | south-west | Very low | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 0° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -10° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -21° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -33° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -45° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -57° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -68° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -70° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -75° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -77° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -78° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -78° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -77° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -68° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -56° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -44° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -32° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -21° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -9° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 1° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 27m | −26° 01′ |