NGC6412 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6412 right now?
NGC6412 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 11.83.
NGC6412 tonight
NGC6412 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC6412 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6412 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6412 transit | 16:03 | 16° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 12° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 11° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 10° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 9° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | 2° |
| NGC6412 set | 22:23 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -12° |
| NGC6412 rise | 09:39 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 3° |
Track NGC6412 position throughout the night
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NGC6412 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6412
| Time | 19:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 349° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6412 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.
When Is NGC6412 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6412 will remain visible until December 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 09:39 |
| Set | 22:19 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 15:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 29m 37s", Dec: 75° 42' 15s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6412, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6412 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6412 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6412
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 29m 38s |
| Declination | 75° 42′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 11.83 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 10.8° |
| Azimuth | 349.2° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.