Where is NGC6421 right now?
NGC6421 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6421 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6421 will be 18° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6421 will be 18° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6421 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6421 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6421 is near 18:00: 19° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6421 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6421 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 19° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6421
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | south (188°) |
NGC6421 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6421
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 188° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6421 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.
NGC6421 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -8° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 1° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 15° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 18° | 169° | south | Daylight | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 19° | 182° | south | Best view | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 17° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 13° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 6° | 218° | south-west | Very low | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -2° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -12° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -22° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -33° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -44° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -56° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -59° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -65° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -68° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -71° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -77° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -80° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -85° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -75° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -63° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -28° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −33° 41′ |