Where is NGC6304 right now?
NGC6304 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6304 is currently 17° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6304 will be 21° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6304 will be 21° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6304 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6304 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6304 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6304 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6304 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6304
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | south-west (196°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6304 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6304
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 196° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -10° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 16° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 21° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 176° | south | Daylight | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 22° | 190° | south | Best view | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 19° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 13° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 226° | south-west | Very low | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -4° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -14° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -37° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -49° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -61° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -70° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -72° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -75° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -80° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -81° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -78° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -67° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -55° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -43° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -31° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -20° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -9° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 14m | −29° 27′ |