NGC6230 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6230 right now?
NGC6230 is located in the constellation Hercules. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 32 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 22:07 local time, and at that moment, NGC6230 will appear at an altitude of 32 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 22:07 local time, and at that moment, NGC6230 will appear at an altitude of 32 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC6230 Visibility on August 12
NGC6230 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC6230 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 4.3% illuminated  | 02:55 | -23° |
| NGC6230 rise | 12:23 | |
| Moon Set | 17:42 | 55° |
| Sunset | 18:03 | 56° |
| Civil sunset | 18:32 | 57° |
| NGC6230 transit | 18:36 | 57° |
| Twighlight start | 19:06 | 57° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:42 | 54° |
| NGC6230 set | 00:49 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:43 | -22° |
Track NGC6230 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6230
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| Object name | NGC6230 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6230 coordinates | 16.84575, 4.605 |
| Center coordinates | 16.84575, 4.605 |
NGC6230 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6230
| Time | 22:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6230 elevation | 32° |
| NGC6230 Azimuth | 249° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6230 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6230's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6230
NGC6230 will be visible until October, 29, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 13 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:40 |
| Twighlight end | 02:42 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 2m |
| Rise | 12:19 |
| Set | 00:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 18:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 50m 44s", Dec: 04° 36' 18s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6230, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6230 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6230 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6230
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.84575° |
| Declination | 4.605° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 31.7° |
| Azimuth | 249.4° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.