Where is NGC6646 right now?
NGC6646 is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6646 will be 39° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6646 will be 39° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Where and When to Look for NGC6646 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6646 is near 19:11: 42° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.

How NGC6646 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6646 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6646 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6646
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | north-west (323°) |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
NGC6646 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6646
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 323° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6646 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.
NGC6646 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 28, 12:00 | 11° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 22° | 47° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 33° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 42° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 49° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 51° | 2° | north | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 50° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 45° | 332° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 44° | 330° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 42° | 328° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 39° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 35° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 35° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | 25° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | 14° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | 2° | 310° | north-west | Very low | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -9° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -21° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -31° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -40° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -46° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -49° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -47° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -47° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -43° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -41° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -33° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | -22° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | -11° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | 0° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 12° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 29m | +39° 51′ |