Where is NGC6496 right now?
NGC6496 is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6496 will be 8° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6496 will be 8° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6496 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6496 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6496 is near 18:00: 8° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC6496 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6496 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 8° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6496
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Direction | south (184°) |
| Magnitude | 10 |
NGC6496 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6496
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6496 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.
NGC6496 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -26° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -16° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -8° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -1° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 4° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 7° | 169° | south | Daylight | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 8° | 180° | south | Very low | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 7° | 190° | south | Very low | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 4° | 201° | south-west | Very low | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -1° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -8° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -16° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -35° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -45° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -56° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -64° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -66° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -69° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -74° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -77° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -83° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -77° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -66° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -56° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -45° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -35° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -25° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −44° 15′ |