NGC6647 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6647 right now?
NGC6647 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.00.
NGC6647 tonight
NGC6647 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC6647 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6647 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | 33° |
| NGC6647 transit | 15:34 | 35° |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 34° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 33° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 30° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 27° |
| NGC6647 set | 20:39 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -69° |
| NGC6647 rise | 10:26 |
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NGC6647 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6647
| Time | 20:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 244° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6647 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 NGC6647 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6647 will remain visible until October 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 10:26 |
| Set | 20:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 15:30 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 32m 49s", Dec: -17° 13' 43s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6647, 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 NGC6647 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6647 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6647
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 32m 49s |
| Declination | -17° 13′ 43″ |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 4.5° |
| Azimuth | 244.3° |
Data Credits
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