Where is NGC6242 right now?
NGC6242 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6242 is currently 50° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6242 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6242 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6242 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6242 is near 19:00: 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6242 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6242 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6242 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6242
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | south-west (228°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
NGC6242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6242
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 228° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6242 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.
NGC6242 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 42° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 48° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 51° | 180° | south | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 48° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 42° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 33° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 23° | 226° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 11° | 230° | south-west | Best view | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 0° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -12° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -23° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -33° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -42° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -48° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -51° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -48° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -42° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -38° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -34° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -33° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -30° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -26° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -22° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -11° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 1° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 12° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 23° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 34° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 42° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 55m | −39° 27′ |