Where is NGC6250 right now?
NGC6250 is located in the constellation Ara. Although NGC6250 is currently 5° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6250 will be 5° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6250 will be 5° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6250 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6250 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6250 is near 18:00: 6° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC6250 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6250 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 6° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6250
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Direction | south-west (195°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
NGC6250 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6250
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 195° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6250 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.
NGC6250 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -3° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 2° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 6° | 169° | south | Daylight | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 7° | 180° | south | Daylight | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 6° | 190° | south | Very low | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 3° | 200° | south-west | Very low | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -3° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -9° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -17° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -26° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -35° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -45° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -56° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -66° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -74° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -76° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -78° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -81° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -81° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -66° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -56° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -45° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -26° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 57m | −45° 56′ |