Where is NGC6259 right now?
NGC6259 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6259 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6259 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6259 will be 16° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6259 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6259 is near 19:00: 11° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6259 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6259 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6259 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6259
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | south-west (223°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
NGC6259 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6259
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 223° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6259 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.
NGC6259 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 37° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 43° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 45° | 179° | south | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 44° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 39° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 31° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 22° | 221° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 11° | 224° | south-west | Best view | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 1° | 225° | south-west | Very low | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -10° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -20° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -30° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -38° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -43° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -45° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -44° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -38° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -35° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -32° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -31° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -24° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -21° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -11° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 0° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 10° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 20° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 30° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 38° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 00m | −44° 39′ |