Where is NGC6396 right now?
NGC6396 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6396 is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6396 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6396 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6396 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6396 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6396 is near 18:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6396 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6396 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6396
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | south (190°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC6396 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6396
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 190° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6396 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.
NGC6396 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 1° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 14° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 17° | 171° | south | Daylight | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 17° | 184° | south | Best view | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 15° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 11° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 4° | 219° | south-west | Very low | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -4° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -14° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -24° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -35° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -46° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -58° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -67° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -70° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -73° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -79° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -82° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -85° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -73° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -61° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -50° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 37m | −35° 01′ |