Where is NGC6293 right now?
NGC6293 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC6293 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6293 is near 13:00: 9° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.

How NGC6293 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6293 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6293 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6293
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -73° |
| Direction | north-west (318°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6293 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6293
| Time | 20:50 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -73° |
| Azimuth | 318° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 16° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 9° | 224° | south-west | Very low | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 0° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -10° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -20° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -31° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -43° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -54° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -65° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -74° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -76° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -69° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -58° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -52° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -47° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -45° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -39° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -35° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -34° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -24° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -13° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -3° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 6° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 14° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 20° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 23° | 171° | south | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 23° | 185° | south | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 21° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 16° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 10m | −26° 34′ |