Where is NGC6388 right now?
NGC6388 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6388 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6388 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6388 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6388 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6388 is near 19:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6388 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6388 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6388 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6388
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south-west (221°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6388 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6388
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 221° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6388 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.
NGC6388 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 33° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 40° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 44° | 170° | south | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 45° | 185° | south | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 42° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 36° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 27° | 218° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 17° | 222° | south-west | Best view | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | 7° | 225° | south-west | Very low | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -4° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -14° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -24° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -33° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -40° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -44° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -45° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -42° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | -36° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -35° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -33° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | -30° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | -27° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | -17° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | -7° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 4° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 24° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 33° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 36m | −44° 44′ |