Where is NGC6471 right now?
NGC6471 is located in the constellation Draco. Although NGC6471 is currently 52° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6471 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6471 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north.
Track NGC6471 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6471 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6471 is near 18:00: 60° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6471 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6471 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 60° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6471
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | north (353°) |
NGC6471 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6471
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 353° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6471 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.
NGC6471 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 35° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 41° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 47° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 52° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 56° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 59° | 9° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 60° | 358° | north | Best view | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 58° | 347° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 55° | 339° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 50° | 334° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 44° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 38° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 33° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 28° | 336° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 23° | 340° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 19° | 344° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 19° | 346° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 17° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 17° | 350° | north | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 16° | 351° | north | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 16° | 354° | north | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 15° | 356° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 15° | 1° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 16° | 7° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 18° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 21° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 25° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 30° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 36° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |