Where is NGC6604 right now?
NGC6604 is located in the constellation Serpens2. Although NGC6604 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:51 local time. At that moment, NGC6604 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:51 local time. At that moment, NGC6604 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
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: 38° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6604 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6604 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6604
| Constellation | Serpens2 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | south-west (198°) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 |
NGC6604 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6604
| Time | 17:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 198° |
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 28, 12:00 | 5° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 13:00 | 16° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 14:00 | 26° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 15:00 | 34° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 16:00 | 39° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 17:00 | 40° | 182° | south | Twilight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 18:00 | 38° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 19:00 | 32° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 20:00 | 24° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 21:00 | 14° | 242° | south-west | Visible | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 22:00 | 3° | 252° | south-west | Very low | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 28, 23:00 | -9° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 00:00 | -21° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 01:00 | -32° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 02:00 | -44° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 03:00 | -54° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 03:34 — Astronomical night ends | -59° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 04:00 | -62° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 04:05 — Twilight end | -63° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 04:35 — Civil sunrise | -65° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 05:00 | -65° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 05:02 — Sunrise | -65° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 06:00 | -61° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 07:00 | -52° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 08:00 | -41° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 09:00 | -30° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 10:00 | -18° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 11:00 | -6° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |
| Sep 29, 12:00 | 6° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 18m | −12° 14′ |