Where is NGC6604 right now?
NGC6604 is located in the constellation Serpens2. Although NGC6604 is currently 15° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6604 will be 40° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6604 will be 40° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6604 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6604 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6604 is near 18:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6604 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6604 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6604
| Constellation | Serpens2 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | south (182°) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 |
NGC6604 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6604
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 182° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6604 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.
NGC6604 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 0° | 105° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 11° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 22° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 30° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 37° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 40° | 173° | south | Best view | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 40° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 35° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 28° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 19° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 8° | 248° | south-west | Very low | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -3° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -15° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -27° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -39° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -48° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -50° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -53° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -57° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -59° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -65° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -63° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -56° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -46° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -23° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -11° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |