NGC6166 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6166 right now?
NGC6166 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6166 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6166 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6166 will be 17° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC6166 tonight
NGC6166 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC6166 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6166 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6166 transit | 15:02 | 52° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 26° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 22° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 17° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 13° |
| NGC6166 set | 21:06 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -10° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -36° |
| NGC6166 rise | 08:55 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 19° |
Track NGC6166 position throughout the night
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NGC6166 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6166
| Time | 16:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6166 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.
When Is NGC6166 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6166 will become visible again around January 16 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:55 |
| Set | 21:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 14:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 28m 38s", Dec: 39° 33' 05s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6166, 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 see when NGC6166 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6166 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6166
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 28m 38s |
| Declination | 39° 33′ 06″ |
| Magnitude | 11.91 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 49.1° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
Data Credits
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