NGC6572 Observation Details
NGC6572 Daily Motion
Tonight, observing NGC6572 may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 09:10 and set before sunset at 15:30. Rising near twilight's end at 02:46, it will fade away by 04:21, peaking at just 19° above the horizon.NGC6572 will become visible in January, 23. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from January, 23, NGC6572 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC6572 Visibility Timetable on January 08
NGC6572 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6572 transit | 09:10 | 59° |
| Sunset | 15:04 | 5° |
| NGC6572 set | 15:30 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:39 | -13° |
| Moon Rise, 73.2% illuminated | 20:11 | -44° |
| NGC6572 rise | 02:46 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | 13° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:53 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 05:23 | 31° |
| Moon Set | 08:42 | 59° |
Track NGC6572 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC6572 right now?
NGC6572 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus, at right ascension 18h 12m 06s" and declination 06° 51' 13s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 54 degrees, NGC6572 is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for NGC6572
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| Object name | NGC6572 |
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| NGC6572 coordinates | 18.20173, 6.85372 |
| Center coordinates | 18.20173, 6.85372 |
NGC6572 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6572
| Time | 10:30 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6572 elevation | 54° |
| NGC6572 Azimuth | 144° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6572 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6572's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6572
| Date | Thu, 8 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:34 |
| Twighlight end | 03:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 9m |
| Rise | 02:46 |
| Set | 15:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 09:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 12m 06s", Dec: 06° 51' 13s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6572, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6572 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6572 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6572
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.20173° |
| Declination | 6.85372° |
| Magnitude | 8.10 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 54.5° |
| Azimuth | 144.2° |
Data Credits
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