Where is NGC6231 right now?
NGC6231 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6231 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6231 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6231 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6231 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6231 during this observing period is around 18:58, at 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6231 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6231 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6231 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6231
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | south-west (226°) |
| Magnitude | 2.6 |
NGC6231 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6231
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 226° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6231 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.
NGC6231 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 40° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 46° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 48° | 180° | south | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 46° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 40° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 32° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 22° | 224° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 11° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 0° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -12° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -22° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -32° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -41° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -46° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -48° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -46° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -40° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -36° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -32° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -31° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -24° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -21° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -10° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 1° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 12° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 23° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 33° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 41° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 54m | −41° 49′ |