Where is NGC6188 right now?
NGC6188 is located in the constellation Ara. Although NGC6188 is currently 4° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC6188 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6188 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6188 is near 18:00: 2° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6188 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6188 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 2° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6188
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
NGC6188 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6188
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6188 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.
NGC6188 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -3° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 1° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 3° | 173° | south | Daylight | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 4° | 183° | south | Daylight | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 2° | 193° | south-west | Very low | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -1° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -7° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -13° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -21° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -30° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -39° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -49° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -59° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -68° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -70° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -75° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -76° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -78° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -79° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -78° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -72° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -62° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -53° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -43° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -33° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 40m | −48° 39′ |