Where is NGC6169 right now?
NGC6169 is located in the constellation Norma. Although NGC6169 is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6169 will be 5° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6169 will be 5° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6169 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6169 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6169 is near 18:00: 6° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6169 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6169 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 6° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6169
| Constellation | Norma |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Direction | south-west (199°) |
| Magnitude | 6.6 |
NGC6169 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6169
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 199° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6169 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.
NGC6169 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -13° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 1° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 6° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 8° | 173° | south | Daylight | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 8° | 184° | south | Daylight | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 6° | 195° | south-west | Very low | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 2° | 205° | south-west | Very low | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -3° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -11° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -19° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -29° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -39° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -49° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -60° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -71° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -78° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -81° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -82° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -83° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -82° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -73° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -62° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -51° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -41° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -30° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -21° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 34m | −44° 02′ |