Where is NGC6480 right now?
NGC6480 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC6480 is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6480 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6480 will be 22° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6480 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6480 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6480 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6480 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6480 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 NGC6480
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south (187°) |
NGC6480 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6480
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 187° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6480 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.
NGC6480 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 2° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 10° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 17° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 21° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 22° | 181° | south | Best view | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 21° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 16° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 10° | 219° | south-west | Very low | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 2° | 229° | south-west | Very low | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -8° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -19° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -30° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -41° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -53° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -62° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -65° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -68° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -74° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -77° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -83° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -75° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -63° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -40° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -28° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 54m | −30° 27′ |