Where is NGC6469 right now?
NGC6469 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6469 is currently 27° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6469 will be 30° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6469 will be 30° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6469 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6469 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6469 is near 18:00: 30° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6469 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6469 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6469
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Direction | south (188°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6469 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6469
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 188° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6469 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.
NGC6469 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -13° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 17° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 24° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 29° | 165° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 30° | 181° | south | Best view | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 28° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 16° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 7° | 235° | south-west | Very low | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -3° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -14° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -26° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -38° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -50° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -52° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -58° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -61° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -64° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -69° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -71° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -75° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -69° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -59° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -47° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 53m | −22° 16′ |