NGC6623 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6623 right now?
NGC6623 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6623 is currently 37° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6623 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6623 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south.
NGC6623 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC6623 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6623 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 44° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 72° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 75° |
| NGC6623 transit | 18:22 | 76° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 76° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 74° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 26° |
| NGC6623 set | 01:39 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -15° |
| NGC6623 rise | 11:01 |
Track NGC6623 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6623
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| Object name | NGC6623 |
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| NGC6623 coordinates | 18.32858, 23.70556 |
| Center coordinates | 18.32858, 23.70556 |
NGC6623 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6623
| Time | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 86° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6623 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.
When Is NGC6623 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6623 will remain visible until December 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 11:01 |
| Set | 01:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 18:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 19m 42s", Dec: 23° 42' 20s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6623, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6623 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6623 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6623
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 19m 43s |
| Declination | 23° 42′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 36.7° |
| Azimuth | 86.4° |
Data Credits
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