Bug Nebula (NGC6302) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6302 right now?
NGC6302 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6302 is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:44 local time. At that moment, NGC6302 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:44 local time. At that moment, NGC6302 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
NGC6302 visibility on 2026-08-27
NGC6302 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6302 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6302 rise | 14:21 | |
Moonrise, 98.6% illuminated  | 17:09 | 15° |
| Sunset | 17:43 | 15° |
| NGC6302 transit | 18:00 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 18:11 | 15° |
| Twilight start | 18:44 | 15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:17 | 13° |
| NGC6302 set | 21:38 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:01 | -55° |
| Moonset | 04:01 | -67° |
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 |
Bug Nebula (NGC6302) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bug Nebula (NGC6302)
| Time | 17:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 180° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6302 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.
Annual motion of Bug Nebula (NGC6302)
NGC6302 will remain visible until November 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 28 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:15 |
| Twilight end | 03:00 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 45m |
| Rise | 14:17 |
| Set | 21:34 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 17:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 13m 44s", Dec: -37° 06' 11s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6302, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6302
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.22906° |
| Declination | -37.10314° |
| Magnitude | 9.60 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15.5° |
| Azimuth | 179.9° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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