Where is NGC6249 right now?
NGC6249 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6249 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6249 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6249 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6249 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6249 is near 19:00: 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6249 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6249 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6249 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6249
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (223°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6249 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6249
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 223° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 38° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 43° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 45° | 179° | south | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 43° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 38° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 30° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 21° | 221° | south-west | Twilight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 11° | 224° | south-west | Best view | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 0° | 225° | south-west | Very low | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -10° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -21° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -30° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -38° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -43° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -45° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -43° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -38° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -34° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -31° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -30° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -24° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -21° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -11° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 0° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 11° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 21° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 30° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 38° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −44° 48′ |