NGC6305 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6305 right now?
NGC6305 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6305 tonight
NGC6305 visibility on 2026-10-25
NGC6305 is Not visible tonight
NGC6305 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6305 is always below the horizon | - | |
| NGC6305 transit | 14:12 | -7° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | -7° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | -16° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | -62° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | -56° |
Track NGC6305 position throughout the night
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NGC6305 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6305
| Time | 03:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6305 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.
When Is NGC6305 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | NGC6305 is always down |
| Set | NGC6305 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -7° |
| Transit time | 14:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 18m 00s", Dec: -59° 10' 19s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Ara |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6305, 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 see when NGC6305 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6305 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6305
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 18m 01s |
| Declination | -59° 10′ 19″ |
| Magnitude | 12.15 |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -65.7° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.