Where is NGC6253 right now?
NGC6253 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6253 Tonight
NGC6253 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 0° below the horizon near 14:00.
How NGC6253 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6253 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 0° toward the south.
Track NGC6253 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6253
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | south-east (134°) |
| Magnitude | 10.2 |
NGC6253 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6253
| Time | 04:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 134° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6253 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.
NGC6253 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | -3° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -1° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 0° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -1° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -4° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -9° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -15° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -22° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -30° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -39° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -48° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -57° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -65° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -72° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -75° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -71° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -63° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -59° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -54° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -50° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -45° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -36° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -28° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -20° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -13° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -7° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -3° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −52° 42′ |