Where is NGC6526 right now?
NGC6526 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6526 is currently 9° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6526 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6526 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6526 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6526 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6526 is near 18:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6526 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6526 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 NGC6526
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
NGC6526 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6526
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6526 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.
NGC6526 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 5° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 21° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 28° | 178° | south | Best view | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 23° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 16° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 7° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -3° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -13° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -25° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -37° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -49° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -58° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -60° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -64° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -68° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -71° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -77° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -73° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 26′ |