Where is NGC6426 right now?
NGC6426 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although NGC6426 is currently 31° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6426 will be 55° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6426 will be 55° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6426 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6426 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6426 is near 18:00: 56° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6426 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6426 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6426
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
NGC6426 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6426
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6426 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.
NGC6426 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 4° | 89° | east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 16° | 98° | east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 28° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 38° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 48° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 54° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 185° | south | Best view | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 52° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 44° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 34° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 23° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 11° | 265° | west | Visible | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -1° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -12° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -34° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -36° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -41° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -43° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -44° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -47° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -48° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -49° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -46° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -39° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -29° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -19° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -7° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 5° | 90° | east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +03° 10′ |