Where is NGC6568 right now?
NGC6568 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6568 is currently 22° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6568 will be 31° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6568 will be 31° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6568 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6568 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6568 is near 18:00: 31° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6568 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6568 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 31° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6568
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Direction | south (183°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
NGC6568 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6568
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 183° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6568 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.
NGC6568 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 15° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 23° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 28° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 31° | 176° | south | Best view | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 30° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 26° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 19° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 11° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 242° | south-west | Very low | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -10° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -22° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -34° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -45° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -54° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -57° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -60° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -65° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -68° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -74° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -71° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | −21° 37′ |