Where is NGC6455 right now?
NGC6455 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6455 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6455 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6455 will be 17° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6455 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6455 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6455 is near 18:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6455 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6455 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6455
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | south (187°) |
NGC6455 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6455
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 187° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6455 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.
NGC6455 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -20° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -10° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -1° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 7° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 13° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 16° | 169° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 17° | 181° | south | Best view | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 16° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 12° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -2° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -12° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -22° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -33° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -44° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -55° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -65° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -67° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -71° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -76° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -79° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -87° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -76° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -64° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -52° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -41° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -30° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -19° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 51m | −35° 20′ |