Where is NGC6256 right now?
NGC6256 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6256 is currently 14° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6256 will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6256 will be 13° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6256 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6256 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6256 is near 18:00: 14° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6256 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6256 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 14° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6256
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
NGC6256 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6256
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6256 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.
NGC6256 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -3° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 4° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 10° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 14° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 16° | 179° | south | Daylight | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 14° | 192° | south-west | Best view | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 11° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 5° | 214° | south-west | Very low | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -3° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -11° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -21° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -32° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -43° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -54° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -66° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -75° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -78° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -81° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -87° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -90° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -78° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -66° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -55° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -43° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -32° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -21° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 16h 59m | −37° 07′ |