Where is NGC6293 right now?
NGC6293 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6293 is currently 25° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6293 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6293 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6293 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6293 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6293 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6293 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6293 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6293
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south-west (198°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6293 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6293
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 198° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6293 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.
NGC6293 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -7° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 3° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 12° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 24° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 177° | south | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 192° | south-west | Best view | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 15° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 7° | 229° | south-west | Very low | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -3° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -13° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -36° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -48° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -60° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -69° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -71° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -78° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -79° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -75° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -65° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -53° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -41° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -29° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -18° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -7° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |