Where is NGC6520 right now?
NGC6520 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6520 is currently 6° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6520 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6520 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6520 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6520 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6520 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6520 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6520 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6520
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
| Magnitude | 7.6 |
NGC6520 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6520
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6520 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.
NGC6520 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 18° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 178° | south | Best view | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 24° | 193° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 19° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 13° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 5° | 229° | south-west | Very low | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -5° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -16° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -27° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -38° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -50° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -53° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -59° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -62° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -66° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -71° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -73° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -80° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -75° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -64° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -52° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -40° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -28° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 03m | −27° 53′ |