Where is NGC6229 right now?
NGC6229 is located in the constellation Hercules. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 72° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 9.86.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6229 will be 70° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6229 will be 70° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC6229 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6229 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6229 is near 18:00: 74° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6229 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6229 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6229
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 70° |
| Direction | north-west (308°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
NGC6229 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6229
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 70° |
| Azimuth | 308° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6229 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.
NGC6229 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 37° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 47° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 57° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 67° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 76° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 80° | 351° | north | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 74° | 314° | north-west | Best view | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 64° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 54° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 44° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 34° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 25° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 16° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 9° | 325° | north-west | Very low | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 3° | 333° | north-west | Very low | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -2° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -4° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -4° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -5° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -5° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -4° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -0° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 5° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 12° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 20° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 29° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 38° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 16h 46m | +47° 31′ |