Where is NGC6174 right now?
NGC6174 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6174 is currently 81° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6174 will be 68° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6174 will be 68° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC6174 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6174 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6174 is near 18:00: 73° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6174 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6174 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6174
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | north-west (288°) |
NGC6174 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6174
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 288° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6174 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.
NGC6174 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 38° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 49° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 60° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 72° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 83° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 84° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 73° | 289° | north-west | Best view | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 61° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 50° | 292° | north-west | Visible | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 39° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 29° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 19° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 10° | 315° | north-west | Very low | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 2° | 323° | north-west | Very low | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -4° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -9° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -10° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -11° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -11° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -12° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -12° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -11° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -5° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 2° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 10° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 19° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 28° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 39° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 29m | +40° 52′ |