Where is NGC6416 right now?
NGC6416 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6416 is currently 15° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6416 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6416 will be 20° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6416 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6416 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6416 is near 18:00: 20° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6416 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6416 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 20° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6416
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | south (189°) |
NGC6416 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6416
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 189° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6416 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.
NGC6416 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 2° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 10° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 16° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 19° | 169° | south | Daylight | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 20° | 183° | south | Best view | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 18° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 14° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 7° | 219° | south-west | Very low | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -1° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -11° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -21° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -33° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -44° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -56° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -59° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -65° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -68° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -71° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -77° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -79° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -84° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -74° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -50° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | −32° 21′ |