Where is NGC6397 right now?
NGC6397 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC6397 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6397 Tonight
NGC6397 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 1° below the horizon near 18:00.
How NGC6397 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6397 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 1° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6397
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Direction | south (186°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
NGC6397 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6397
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Azimuth | 186° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6397 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.
NGC6397 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -27° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -20° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -13° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -8° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -4° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -2° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -1° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -3° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -6° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -10° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -17° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -24° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -32° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -40° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -49° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -58° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -60° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -64° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -66° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -68° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -71° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -72° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -73° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -69° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -61° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -53° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -44° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -35° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -27° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −53° 40′ |