Where is NGC6227 right now?
NGC6227 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6227 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6227 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6227 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6227 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6227 during this observing period is around 18:58, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6227 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6227 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6227 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6227
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (227°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
NGC6227 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6227
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 227° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6227 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.
NGC6227 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 41° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 47° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 49° | 181° | south | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 46° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 40° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 31° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 21° | 225° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 10° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -1° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -12° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -23° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -33° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -41° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -47° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -49° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -46° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -40° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -36° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -32° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -31° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -24° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -21° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -10° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 1° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 12° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 23° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 33° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 42° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 51m | −41° 13′ |