Where is NGC6659 right now?
NGC6659 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although NGC6659 is currently 52° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6659 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6659 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6659 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6659 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6659 is near 19:00: 75° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6659 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6659 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6659
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Direction | south (170°) |
NGC6659 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6659
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6659 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.
NGC6659 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 7° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 18° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 30° | 82° | east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 42° | 90° | east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 54° | 101° | east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 65° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 74° | 147° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 75° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 67° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 56° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 45° | 267° | west | Visible | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 33° | 276° | west | Visible | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 21° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 10° | 292° | north-west | Very low | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -1° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -11° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -13° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -17° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -19° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -24° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -25° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -28° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -29° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -26° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -20° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -12° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -3° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 8° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 33m | +23° 35′ |