Where is NGC6596 right now?
NGC6596 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6596 is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6596 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6596 will be 36° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6596 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6596 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6596 is near 18:00: 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6596 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6596 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6596
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Direction | south (182°) |
NGC6596 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6596
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 182° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6596 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.
NGC6596 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -3° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 18° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 33° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 36° | 174° | south | Best view | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 35° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 31° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 24° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 15° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 5° | 245° | south-west | Very low | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -6° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -30° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -42° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -44° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -50° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -53° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -61° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -63° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -67° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -59° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -49° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -37° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 18h 17m | −16° 39′ |