Where is NGC6647 right now?
NGC6647 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6647 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6647 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6647 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6647 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6647 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6647 is near 19:00: 35° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6647 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6647 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6647
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Direction | south (177°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
NGC6647 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6647
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 177° |
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.
NGC6647 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -6° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 5° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 15° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 24° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 31° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 35° | 170° | south | Twilight | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 35° | 187° | south | Best view | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 32° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 26° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 17° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 7° | 242° | south-west | Very low | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -4° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -15° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -27° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -39° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -48° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -51° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -59° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -61° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -69° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -52° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -41° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -29° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 32m | −17° 13′ |