Where is NGC6284 right now?
NGC6284 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6284 is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6284 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6284 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6284 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6284 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6284 is near 18:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6284 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6284 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6284
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | south-west (200°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6284 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6284
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 200° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6284 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.
NGC6284 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -5° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 5° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 21° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 26° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 28° | 178° | south | Daylight | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 193° | south-west | Best view | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 22° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 16° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 7° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -3° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -13° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -37° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -49° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -60° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -69° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -71° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -77° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -77° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -73° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -63° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -51° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -39° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -16° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -5° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 04m | −24° 45′ |