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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC6605 right now?

NGC6605 is located in the constellation Serpens2. Although NGC6605 is currently 14° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6605 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south.

Track NGC6605 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC6605 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC6605 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC6605 is near 18:00: 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How NGC6605 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC6605 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6605

ConstellationSerpens2
Elevation38°
Directionsouth (182°)
Magnitude6

NGC6605 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC6605

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation38°
Azimuth182°
Here you can see the current position of NGC6605 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.

NGC6605 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-13°99°eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 13:00-1°108°south-eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 14:0010°117°south-eastDaylight18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 15:0020°128°south-eastDaylight18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 16:0028°141°south-eastDaylight18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 17:0034°157°south-eastDaylight18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 18:0037°174°southBest view18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 19:0037°192°south-westVisible18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 20:0032°209°south-westVisible18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 21:0025°224°south-westVisible18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 22:0016°236°south-westVisible18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 6, 23:006°246°south-westVery low18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 00:00-5°255°south-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 01:00-17°264°westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 02:00-29°273°westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 03:00-41°283°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-44°286°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-50°293°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 04:00-52°297°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-55°302°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-60°311°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 05:00-62°317°north-westBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 06:00-67°349°northBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 07:00-66°26°north-eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 08:00-58°52°north-eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 09:00-48°69°north-eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 10:00-36°81°eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 11:00-24°91°eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′
Sep 7, 12:00-12°100°eastBelow horizon18h 16m−15° 00′