Where is NGC6281 right now?
NGC6281 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6281 is currently 51° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6281 will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6281 will be 19° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6281 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6281 during this observing period is around 18:58, at 14° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6281 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6281 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6281 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6281
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | south-west (230°) |
| Magnitude | 5.4 |
NGC6281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6281
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 230° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6281 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.
NGC6281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 42° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 49° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 52° | 177° | south | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 50° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 44° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 35° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 25° | 227° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 13° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 2° | 232° | south-west | Very low | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -10° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -22° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -33° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -42° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -49° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -52° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -50° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -44° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -40° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -36° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -35° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -32° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -28° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -24° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -13° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | -1° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 11° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 22° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 33° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 42° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −37° 59′ |