Where is NGC6178 right now?
NGC6178 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6178 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6178 will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6178 will be 12° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6178 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6178 is near 19:00: 7° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6178 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6178 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6178 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6178
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | south-west (223°) |
| Magnitude | 7.2 |
NGC6178 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6178
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 223° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6178 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.
NGC6178 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 39° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 43° | 170° | south | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 44° | 185° | south | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 41° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 35° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 27° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 17° | 222° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 7° | 224° | south-west | Very low | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -4° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -14° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -24° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -33° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -39° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -44° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -44° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -41° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -35° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -27° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -26° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -24° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -20° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -17° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -7° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 4° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 14° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 24° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 33° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 40° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 35m | −45° 38′ |