Where is NGC6357 right now?
NGC6357 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6357 is currently 18° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6357 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6357 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6357 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6357 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6357 is near 18:00: 18° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6357 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6357 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6357
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | south-west (193°) |
NGC6357 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6357
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 193° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6357 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.
NGC6357 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 4° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 16° | 161° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 18° | 174° | south | Daylight | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 18° | 187° | south | Best view | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 15° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 10° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 3° | 222° | south-west | Very low | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -6° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -15° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -26° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -37° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -49° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -60° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -63° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -69° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -72° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -76° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -81° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -84° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -82° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -71° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -59° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -47° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 24m | −34° 12′ |