Where is NGC6230 right now?
NGC6230 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6230 is currently 54° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6230 will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6230 will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6230 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6230 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6230 is near 18:00: 54° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6230 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6230 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6230
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Direction | south-west (219°) |
NGC6230 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6230
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6230 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.
NGC6230 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 16° | 96° | east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 27° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 39° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 48° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 55° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 57° | 183° | south | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 54° | 209° | south-west | Best view | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 46° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 36° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 25° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 266° | west | Visible | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 275° | west | Very low | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -10° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -22° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -32° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -41° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -45° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -46° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -47° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -48° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -48° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -45° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -38° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -29° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -19° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -7° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 5° | 88° | east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 17° | 97° | east | Daylight | 16h 50m | +04° 36′ |