Where is NGC6204 right now?
NGC6204 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC6204 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6204 is near 14:00: 6° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.

How NGC6204 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6204 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 6° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6204 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6204
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -68° |
| Direction | south-east (125°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6204 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6204
| Time | 03:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -68° |
| Azimuth | 125° |
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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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 3° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 5° | 173° | south | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 6° | 183° | south | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 4° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 0° | 203° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -5° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -12° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -21° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -29° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -39° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -49° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -59° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -69° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -78° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -80° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -72° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -62° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -57° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -52° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -52° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -47° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -42° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -32° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -23° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -15° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -7° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -1° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 3° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | −47° 01′ |