Where is NGC6471 right now?
NGC6471 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of .

Where and When to Look for NGC6471 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6471 during this observing period is around 20:01, at 14° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

How NGC6471 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6471 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6471 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6471
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | north-west (342°) |
NGC6471 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6471
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 342° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 11° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 16° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 20° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 22° | 8° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 24° | 2° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 23° | 356° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 21° | 350° | north | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 19° | 346° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 18° | 345° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 17° | 344° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 16° | 342° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 14° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 14° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 9° | 339° | north-west | Very low | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | 3° | 338° | north-west | Very low | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -3° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -8° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -13° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -17° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -20° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -21° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -21° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -20° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -19° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -19° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -17° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -16° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -15° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -11° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -6° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 0° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 6° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 11° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 44m | +67° 35′ |