Where is NGC6316 right now?
NGC6316 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 NGC6316 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6316 is near 13:00: 9° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6316 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6316 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6316 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6316
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | north-west (328°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6316 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6316
| Time | 21:14 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 328° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 15° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 9° | 222° | south-west | Very low | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 0° | 232° | south-west | Very low | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -9° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -20° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -31° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -42° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -54° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -65° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -75° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -78° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -71° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -60° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -49° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -47° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -41° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -37° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -36° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -26° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -15° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -5° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 4° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 12° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 18° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 21° | 169° | south | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 22° | 184° | south | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 20° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 15° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 16m | −28° 08′ |