Where is NGC6366 right now?
NGC6366 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6366 is currently 2° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, NGC6366 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:28 local time. At that moment, NGC6366 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6366 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6366 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6366 is near 17:00: 39° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6366 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6366 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6366
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Direction | south-west (227°) |
NGC6366 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6366
| Time | 17:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 227° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6366 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.
NGC6366 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 14, 12:00 | 30° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 13:00 | 39° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 14:00 | 45° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 15:00 | 48° | 179° | south | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 16:00 | 45° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 17:00 | 39° | 220° | south-west | Best view | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 18:00 | 31° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 19:00 | 20° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 20:00 | 9° | 257° | south-west | Very low | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 21:00 | -3° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 22:00 | -15° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 14, 23:00 | -27° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 00:00 | -38° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 01:00 | -48° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 02:00 | -55° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 03:00 | -58° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 03:49 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 04:00 | -55° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 04:19 — Twilight end | -53° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 04:49 — Civil sunrise | -49° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 05:00 | -48° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 05:17 — Sunrise | -45° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 06:00 | -38° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 07:00 | -26° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 08:00 | -15° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 09:00 | -3° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 10:00 | 9° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 11:00 | 20° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 15, 12:00 | 31° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |