Where is NGC6712 right now?
NGC6712 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC6712 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6712 is near 13:00: 37° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.

How NGC6712 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6712 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC6712 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6712
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | -48° |
| Direction | north-west (309°) |
| Magnitude | 8.7 |
NGC6712 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6712
| Time | 21:14 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -48° |
| Azimuth | 309° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6712 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.
NGC6712 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 41° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 37° | 210° | south-west | Best view | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 29° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 20° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 10° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -1° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -13° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -24° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -35° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -45° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -54° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -58° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -58° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -55° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -52° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -51° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -43° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -42° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -32° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -21° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -10° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 2° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 13° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 23° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 31° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 38° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 41° | 173° | south | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 40° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 53m | −08° 42′ |