Where is NGC6556 right now?
NGC6556 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6556 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6556 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6556 will be 25° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6556 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6556 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6556 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6556 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6556 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 NGC6556
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | south (183°) |
NGC6556 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6556
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 183° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6556 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.
NGC6556 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -19° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -8° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 2° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 11° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 18° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 177° | south | Best view | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 24° | 191° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 20° | 205° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 14° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 6° | 228° | south-west | Very low | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -4° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -14° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -25° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -37° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -49° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -52° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -58° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -61° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -64° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -69° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -72° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -80° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -76° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -65° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -53° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -41° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -30° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -18° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 09m | −27° 31′ |