Where is NGC6316 right now?
NGC6316 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6316 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6316 will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6316 will be 23° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6316 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6316 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6316 is near 18:00: 24° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6316 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6316 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6316
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Direction | south-west (196°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6316 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6316
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 196° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6316 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.
NGC6316 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -10° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 1° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 17° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 22° | 161° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 175° | south | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 24° | 190° | south | Best view | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 20° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 14° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 7° | 227° | south-west | Very low | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -3° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -13° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -24° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -36° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -48° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -60° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -62° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -69° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -71° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -78° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -80° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -77° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -67° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -55° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -43° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -31° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -20° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -9° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |