Where is NGC6530 right now?
NGC6530 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6530 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:49 local time. At that moment, NGC6530 will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:49 local time. At that moment, NGC6530 will be 26° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6530 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6530 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6530 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6530 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6530 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6530
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | south-west (199°) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
NGC6530 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6530
| Time | 17:49 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 199° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6530 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.
NGC6530 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 29, 12:00 | 0° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 13:00 | 10° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 14:00 | 18° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 15:00 | 24° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 16:00 | 28° | 170° | south | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 17:00 | 28° | 186° | south | Twilight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 18:00 | 25° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 19:00 | 20° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 20:00 | 12° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 21:00 | 3° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 22:00 | -8° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 29, 23:00 | -19° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 00:00 | -31° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 01:00 | -43° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 02:00 | -54° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 03:00 | -66° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 03:35 — Astronomical night ends | -72° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 04:00 | -75° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 04:06 — Twilight end | -76° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 04:36 — Civil sunrise | -77° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 05:00 | -76° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 05:03 — Sunrise | -76° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 06:00 | -68° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 07:00 | -56° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 08:00 | -45° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 09:00 | -33° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 10:00 | -21° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 11:00 | -10° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |
| Sep 30, 12:00 | 1° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 04m | −24° 21′ |