Where is NGC6356 right now?
NGC6356 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 NGC6356 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6356 is near 13:00: 18° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6356 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6356 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6356 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6356
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Direction | north-west (324°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6356 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6356
| Time | 20:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 324° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 25° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 18° | 226° | south-west | Best view | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 9° | 238° | south-west | Very low | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -1° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -12° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -24° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -35° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -47° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -57° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -65° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -68° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -64° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -55° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -49° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -44° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -43° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -37° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -33° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -31° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -21° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -10° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 1° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 11° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 20° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 27° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 31° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 32° | 182° | south | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 30° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 25° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 23m | −17° 48′ |