Where is NGC6451 right now?
NGC6451 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6451 is currently 17° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6451 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6451 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6451 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6451 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6451 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6451 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6451 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6451
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south (188°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6451 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6451
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 188° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6451 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.
NGC6451 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -6° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 17° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 21° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 22° | 181° | south | Best view | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 16° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 10° | 220° | south-west | Very low | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 1° | 230° | south-west | Very low | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -9° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -19° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -30° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -42° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -54° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -57° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -63° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -66° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -69° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -74° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -77° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -83° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -74° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 50m | −30° 12′ |