Where is NGC6487 right now?
NGC6487 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6487 is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6487 will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6487 will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6487 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6487 is near 19:36: 37° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6487 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6487 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6487 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6487
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | north-west (307°) |
| Magnitude | 12 |
NGC6487 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6487
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 307° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6487 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.
NGC6487 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 21° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 33° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 45° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 55° | 34° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 61° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 60° | 345° | north-west | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 54° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 46° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 44° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 41° | 310° | north-west | Twilight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 37° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 32° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 32° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 19° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | 6° | 300° | north-west | Very low | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -7° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -20° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -32° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -43° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -53° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -58° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -58° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -51° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -51° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -44° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -42° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -30° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -17° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | -4° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 9° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 21° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 52m | +29° 50′ |