Where is NGC6302 right now?
NGC6302 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6302 is currently 15° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6302 will be 14° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6302 will be 14° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6302 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6302 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6302 is near 18:00: 15° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6302 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6302 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6302
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Direction | south-west (194°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC6302 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6302
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Azimuth | 194° |
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.
NGC6302 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 13° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 15° | 177° | south | Daylight | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 15° | 189° | south | Best view | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 12° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 6° | 212° | south-west | Very low | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -1° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -9° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -19° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -29° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -40° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -52° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -63° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -66° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -72° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -75° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -78° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -84° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -87° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -81° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -69° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -57° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -46° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 13m | −37° 06′ |