Where is NGC6649 right now?
NGC6649 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although NGC6649 is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6649 will be 42° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6649 will be 42° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6649 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6649 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6649 is near 19:00: 42° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6649 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6649 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 42° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6649
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Direction | south (177°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
NGC6649 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6649
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 177° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6649 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.
NGC6649 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 30° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 37° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 41° | 168° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 42° | 188° | south | Best view | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 38° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 32° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 22° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 12° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 1° | 256° | south-west | Very low | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -11° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -23° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -35° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -37° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -43° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -46° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -49° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -53° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -56° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -62° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -62° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -57° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -48° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -37° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | −10° 24′ |