Where is NGC6553 right now?
NGC6553 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6553 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6553 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6553 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6553 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6553 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6553 is near 18:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6553 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6553 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6553
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Direction | south (184°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
NGC6553 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6553
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6553 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.
NGC6553 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 12° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 19° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 177° | south | Best view | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 26° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 22° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 15° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 7° | 230° | south-west | Very low | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -3° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -13° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -25° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -36° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -48° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -57° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -60° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -63° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -69° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -71° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -78° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -74° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -64° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -52° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -40° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -29° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −25° 54′ |