Where is NGC6334 right now?
NGC6334 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6334 is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6334 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6334 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6334 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6334 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6334 is near 18:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6334 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6334 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6334
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (193°) |
NGC6334 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6334
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 193° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6334 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.
NGC6334 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -6° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 14° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 16° | 175° | south | Daylight | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 16° | 188° | south | Best view | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 13° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 8° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 1° | 221° | south-west | Very low | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -7° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -17° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -27° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -38° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -50° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -62° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -71° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -74° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -77° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -82° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -85° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -82° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -70° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -58° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -47° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 20m | −36° 06′ |