Where is NGC6342 right now?
NGC6342 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 NGC6342 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6342 is near 13:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6342 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6342 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6342 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6342
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Direction | north-west (323°) |
| Magnitude | 10 |
NGC6342 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6342
| Time | 20:50 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -66° |
| Azimuth | 323° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6342 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.
NGC6342 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 23° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 16° | 226° | south-west | Best view | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 7° | 237° | south-west | Very low | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -3° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -14° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -25° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -37° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -48° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -59° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -67° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -70° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -65° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -56° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -49° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -45° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -44° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -37° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -33° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -32° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -22° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -11° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 0° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 10° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 19° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 25° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 29° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 30° | 183° | south | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 28° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 23° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 21m | −19° 35′ |