Where is NGC6623 right now?
NGC6623 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6623 is currently 55° 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.
Track NGC6623 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6623 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6623 is near 18:00: 76° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6623 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6623 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 76° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6623
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Direction | south (184°) |
NGC6623 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6623
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
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.
NGC6623 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 10° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 21° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 33° | 84° | east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 45° | 93° | east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 57° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 68° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 76° | 159° | south-east | Best view | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 74° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 65° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 54° | 259° | west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 42° | 270° | west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 30° | 278° | west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 18° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 7° | 295° | north-west | Very low | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -3° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -13° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -15° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -19° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -21° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -22° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -25° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -26° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -29° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -28° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -25° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -18° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -10° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -0° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 10° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 19m | +23° 42′ |