NGC6269 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6269 right now?
NGC6269 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6269 is currently 62° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6269 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6269 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC6269 tonight
NGC6269 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC6269 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6269 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6269 transit | 15:32 | 63° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 36° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 31° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 26° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 20° |
| NGC6269 set | 21:33 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -5° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -48° |
| NGC6269 rise | 09:26 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 15° |
Track NGC6269 position throughout the night
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NGC6269 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6269
| Time | 16:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 343° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6269 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.
When Is NGC6269 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6269 will become visible again around January 18 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 09:26 |
| Set | 21:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 15:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 57m 58s", Dec: 27° 51' 15s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6269, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6269 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6269 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6269
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 57m 58s |
| Declination | 27° 51′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 12.31 |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 62.2° |
| Azimuth | 343.3° |
Data Credits
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