Where is NGC6204 right now?
NGC6204 is located in the constellation Ara. Although NGC6204 is currently 5° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6204 will be 3° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6204 will be 3° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6204 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6204 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6204 is near 18:00: 4° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6204 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6204 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 4° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6204
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Direction | south-west (196°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6204 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6204
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Azimuth | 196° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6204 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.
NGC6204 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -3° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 2° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 5° | 172° | south | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 6° | 182° | south | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 4° | 192° | south-west | Very low | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 1° | 202° | south-west | Very low | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -5° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -11° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -19° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -28° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -38° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -48° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -58° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -68° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -70° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -75° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -77° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -79° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -80° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -80° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -73° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -64° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -54° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -43° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -34° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |