Bug Nebula (NGC6302) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Bug Nebula right now?
Bug Nebula (NGC6302) is located in the constellation Scorpius. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 14 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 9.60.
Twilight begins at 22:57 local time, and at that moment, NGC6302 will appear at an altitude of 14 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 22:57 local time, and at that moment, NGC6302 will appear at an altitude of 14 degrees toward the southeast.
NGC6302 Visibility on June 27
NGC6302 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC6302 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | -19° |
| NGC6302 rise | 18:21 | |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 1° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 5° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 9° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 12° |
| NGC6302 transit | 21:59 | 16° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | 0° |
| NGC6302 set | 01:38 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -2° |
Track NGC6302 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6302
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| Object name | NGC6302 |
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| NGC6302 coordinates | 17.22906, -37.10314 |
| Center coordinates | 17.22906, -37.10314 |
NGC6302 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6302
| Time | 22:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6302 elevation | 14° |
| NGC6302 Azimuth | 168° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6302 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6302's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6302
NGC6302 will be visible until November, 3, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 18:17 |
| Set | 01:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 21:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 13m 44s", Dec: -37° 06' 11s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6302, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6302 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6302 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6302
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.22906° |
| Declination | -37.10314° |
| Magnitude | 9.60 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 14.4° |
| Azimuth | 168.1° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.