Where is NGC6561 right now?
NGC6561 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6561 is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6561 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6561 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6561 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6561 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6561 is near 18:00: 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6561 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6561 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6561
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Direction | south (184°) |
NGC6561 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6561
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6561 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.
NGC6561 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -13° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -1° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 33° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 36° | 176° | south | Best view | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 35° | 194° | south-west | Visible | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 30° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 23° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 14° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 4° | 246° | south-west | Very low | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -8° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -19° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -31° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -43° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -52° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -54° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -62° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -64° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -67° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -58° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -48° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -36° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 10m | −16° 43′ |