Where is NGC6300 right now?
NGC6300 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6300 Tonight
NGC6300 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 10° below the horizon near 14:00.
How NGC6300 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6300 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.
Track NGC6300 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6300
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -59° |
| Direction | south-east (154°) |
| Magnitude | 10.3 |
NGC6300 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6300
| Time | 04:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -59° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6300 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.
NGC6300 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | -14° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -11° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -10° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -11° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -13° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -16° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -20° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -25° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -32° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -38° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -45° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -52° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -58° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -62° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -64° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -63° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -60° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -59° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -57° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -54° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -51° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -47° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -40° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -34° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -27° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -22° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -17° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -13° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −62° 49′ |