Where is NGC6208 right now?
NGC6208 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 NGC6208 Tonight
NGC6208 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 1° below the horizon near 14:00.
How NGC6208 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6208 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 1° toward the south.
Track NGC6208 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6208
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Direction | south-east (141°) |
| Magnitude | 7.2 |
NGC6208 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6208
| Time | 03:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Azimuth | 141° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6208 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.
NGC6208 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | -4° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -2° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -1° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -3° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -6° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -10° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -17° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -24° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -32° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -40° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -49° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -58° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -66° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -72° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -73° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -69° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -61° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -57° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -53° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -53° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -49° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -44° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -35° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -27° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -19° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -13° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -7° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -4° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 49m | −53° 43′ |