Where is NGC6492 right now?
NGC6492 is located in the constellation PAVO. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6492 Tonight
NGC6492 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 14° below the horizon near 15:00.
How NGC6492 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6492 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 14° toward the south.
Track NGC6492 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6492
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Direction | south-west (193°) |
| Magnitude | 11.9 |
NGC6492 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6492
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 193° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6492 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.
NGC6492 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -20° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -17° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -15° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -14° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -14° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -16° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -19° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -23° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -28° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -33° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -39° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -45° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -51° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -56° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -60° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -61° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -60° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -60° | 169° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -59° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -56° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -55° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -52° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -46° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -40° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -34° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -28° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -24° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -19° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 02m | −66° 25′ |