Where is NGC6546 right now?
NGC6546 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6546 is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6546 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6546 will be 29° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6546 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6546 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6546 is near 18:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6546 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6546 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6546
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Direction | south (184°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
NGC6546 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6546
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6546 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.
NGC6546 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 5° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 15° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 22° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 27° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 29° | 177° | south | Best view | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 28° | 193° | south-west | Visible | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 17° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 9° | 232° | south-west | Very low | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -1° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -12° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -24° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -35° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -47° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -50° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -56° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -59° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -67° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -70° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -72° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 07m | −23° 17′ |