Where is NGC6356 right now?
NGC6356 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6356 is currently 31° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6356 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6356 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6356 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6356 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6356 is near 18:00: 34° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6356 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6356 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6356
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6356 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6356
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6356 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.
NGC6356 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -5° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 6° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 16° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 25° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 34° | 172° | south | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 34° | 190° | south | Best view | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 31° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 15° | 233° | south-west | Visible | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 5° | 243° | south-west | Very low | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -6° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -17° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -29° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -41° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -53° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -55° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -61° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -63° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -65° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -69° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -70° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -61° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -51° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -39° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -4° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |