NGC6209 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6209 right now?
NGC6209 is located in the constellation APUS. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6209 tonight
NGC6209 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC6209 is Not visible tonight
NGC6209 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6209 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -57° |
| NGC6209 transit | 09:26 | -23° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -32° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -50° |
Track NGC6209 position throughout the night
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NGC6209 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6209
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6209 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.
When Is NGC6209 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC6209 is always down |
| Set | NGC6209 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -23° |
| Transit time | 09:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 54m 57s", Dec: -72° 35' 11s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Apus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6209, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6209 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6209 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6209
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 54m 58s |
| Declination | -72° 35′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 13.16 |
| Constellation | Apus |
| Elevation | -57.2° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.