Where is NGC6572 right now?
NGC6572 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.10.
Where and When to Look for NGC6572 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6572 is near 19:00: 36° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6572 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6572 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6572 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6572
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Direction | west (279°) |
| Magnitude | 8.1 |
NGC6572 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6572
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 279° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6572 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.
NGC6572 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | 38° | 81° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 53° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 68° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 81° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 79° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 65° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 51° | 281° | west | Twilight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 36° | 278° | west | Best view | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 21° | 277° | west | Visible | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 6° | 277° | west | Very low | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | -9° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | -24° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | -39° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | -54° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | -68° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | -81° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | -78° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -72° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | -66° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | -65° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -60° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | -55° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -50° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -35° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -20° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -5° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | 10° | 83° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | 25° | 82° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | 39° | 81° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |