Where is NGC6249 right now?
NGC6249 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6249 is currently 6° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6249 will be 6° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6249 will be 6° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6249 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6249 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6249 is near 18:00: 7° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC6249 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6249 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 7° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6249
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | south-west (195°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6249 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6249
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 195° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6249 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.
NGC6249 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -2° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 3° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 7° | 169° | south | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 8° | 180° | south | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 7° | 191° | south | Very low | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 4° | 201° | south-west | Very low | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -2° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -16° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -25° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -35° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -45° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -56° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -66° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -74° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -77° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -79° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -82° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -83° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -66° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -55° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -45° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |