Where is NGC6400 right now?
NGC6400 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6400 is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6400 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6400 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6400 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6400 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6400 is near 18:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6400 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6400 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6400
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south (189°) |
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
NGC6400 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6400
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 189° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6400 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.
NGC6400 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -19° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -1° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 7° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 12° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 15° | 171° | south | Daylight | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 16° | 183° | south | Best view | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 14° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 9° | 207° | south-west | Very low | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 3° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -5° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -14° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -24° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -35° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -46° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -58° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -67° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -70° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -73° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -79° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -82° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -86° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -74° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -28° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -18° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 40m | −36° 56′ |