Where is NGC6304 right now?
NGC6304 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 NGC6304 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6304 is near 13:00: 7° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6304 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6304 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 20° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6304 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6304
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | north-west (314°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6304 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6304
| Time | 20:57 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 314° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6304 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.
NGC6304 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 14° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 7° | 221° | south-west | Very low | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -1° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -11° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -21° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -32° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -43° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -55° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -66° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -76° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -79° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -71° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -60° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -49° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -48° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -42° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -37° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -36° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -26° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -16° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -6° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 3° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 11° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 17° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 20° | 170° | south | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 20° | 184° | south | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 18° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 14° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |