NGC6655 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6655 right now?
NGC6655 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6655 tonight
NGC6655 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC6655 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6655 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -54° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 43° |
| NGC6655 transit | 11:06 | 44° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 38° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 29° |
| NGC6655 set | 16:45 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -50° |
| NGC6655 rise | 05:23 |
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NGC6655 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6655
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 310° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6655 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 NGC6655 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6655 will remain visible until November 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 05:23 |
| Set | 16:41 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 11:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 34m 30s", Dec: -5° 55' 15s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Scutum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6655, 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 NGC6655 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6655 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6655
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 34m 31s |
| Declination | -5° 55′ 15″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 310.4° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.