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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

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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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC6188 changing position in the night sky.

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

ConstellationAra
Elevation1°
Directionsouth-west (197°)

NGC6188 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC6188

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation1°
Azimuth197°
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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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-17°139°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 13:00-9°146°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 14:00-3°154°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 15:001°163°south-eastDaylight16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 16:003°173°southDaylight16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 17:004°183°southDaylight16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 18:002°193°south-westVery low16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 19:00-1°202°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 20:00-7°210°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 21:00-13°218°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 22:00-21°224°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 6, 23:00-30°229°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 00:00-39°233°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 01:00-49°236°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 02:00-59°236°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 03:00-68°230°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-70°228°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-75°217°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 04:00-76°210°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-78°199°south-westBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-79°177°southBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 05:00-78°165°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 06:00-72°135°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 07:00-62°125°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 08:00-53°124°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 09:00-43°126°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 10:00-33°129°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 11:00-24°134°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′
Sep 7, 12:00-16°140°south-eastBelow horizon16h 40m−48° 39′