Where is NGC6166 right now?
NGC6166 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6166 is currently 42° 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.
Where and When to Look for NGC6166 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6166 is near 19:36: 17° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6166 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6166 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6166 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6166
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | north-west (311°) |
| Magnitude | 11.9 |
NGC6166 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6166
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 311° |
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.
NGC6166 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 34° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 43° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 49° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 52° | 1° | north | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 50° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 43° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 34° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 26° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 24° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 22° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 17° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 13° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 13° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 1° | 310° | north-west | Very low | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -10° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -21° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -32° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -41° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -47° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -49° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -47° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -41° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -36° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -32° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -32° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -24° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -22° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -11° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | 1° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 12° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 24° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 34° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 28m | +39° 33′ |