Where is NGC6633 right now?
NGC6633 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 4.60.
Twilight begins at 21:54 local time. At that moment, NGC6633 will be 16° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 21:54 local time. At that moment, NGC6633 will be 16° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC6633 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6633 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6633 is near 18:00: 56° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6633 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6633 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6633
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | west (266°) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
NGC6633 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6633
| Time | 21:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 266° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6633 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.
NGC6633 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 30, 12:00 | 17° | 94° | east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 13:00 | 28° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 14:00 | 40° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 15:00 | 49° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 16:00 | 57° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 17:00 | 59° | 182° | south | Twilight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 18:00 | 56° | 209° | south-west | Best view | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 19:00 | 48° | 230° | south-west | Visible | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 20:00 | 38° | 245° | south-west | Visible | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 21:00 | 27° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 22:00 | 15° | 267° | west | Visible | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Sep 30, 23:00 | 3° | 276° | west | Very low | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 00:00 | -9° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 01:00 | -20° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 02:00 | -30° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 03:00 | -39° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 03:36 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 04:00 | -44° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 04:07 — Twilight end | -45° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 04:37 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 05:00 | -46° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 05:04 — Sunrise | -46° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 06:00 | -43° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 07:00 | -37° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 08:00 | -28° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 09:00 | -18° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 10:00 | -6° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 11:00 | 5° | 86° | east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |
| Oct 1, 12:00 | 17° | 95° | east | Daylight | 18h 27m | +06° 30′ |