Where is NGC6590 right now?
NGC6590 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6590 is currently 28° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6590 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6590 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6590 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6590 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6590 is near 18:00: 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6590 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6590 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6590
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Direction | south (182°) |
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
NGC6590 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6590
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 182° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6590 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.
NGC6590 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 16° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 24° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 30° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 33° | 174° | south | Best view | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 32° | 191° | south | Visible | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 28° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 21° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 3° | 242° | south-west | Very low | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -8° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -20° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -32° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -44° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -53° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -55° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -58° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -63° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -66° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -72° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -70° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -15° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −19° 51′ |