Where is NGC6506 right now?
NGC6506 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6506 is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6506 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6506 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6506 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6506 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6506 is near 18:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6506 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6506 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6506
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south (186°) |
NGC6506 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6506
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 186° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6506 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.
NGC6506 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 14° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 22° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 28° | 179° | south | Best view | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 22° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 15° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 7° | 232° | south-west | Very low | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -3° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -14° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -26° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -38° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -50° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -52° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -59° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -61° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -64° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -69° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -72° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -77° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -72° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -50° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -26° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 59m | −24° 41′ |