Where is NGC6221 right now?
NGC6221 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 NGC6221 Tonight
NGC6221 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 7° below the horizon near 14:00.
How NGC6221 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6221 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 7° toward the south.
Track NGC6221 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6221
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Direction | south-east (145°) |
| Magnitude | 10.5 |
NGC6221 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6221
| Time | 04:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 145° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6221 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.
NGC6221 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | -9° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -7° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -7° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -8° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -10° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -15° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -20° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -26° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -33° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -41° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -48° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -56° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -62° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -67° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -68° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -65° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -59° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -59° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -56° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -52° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -52° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -49° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -44° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -37° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -30° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -23° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -17° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -12° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -9° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 52m | −59° 13′ |