Where is NGC6716 right now?
NGC6716 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6716 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6716 is near 17:00: 31° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6716 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6716 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6716 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6716
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Direction | south-west (246°) |
| Magnitude | 7.5 |
NGC6716 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6716
| Time | 21:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Azimuth | 246° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6716 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.
NGC6716 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 10° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 19° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 26° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 31° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 33° | 181° | south | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 31° | 197° | south-west | Best view | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 26° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 18° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 9° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -2° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -13° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -24° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -36° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -48° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -60° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -69° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -73° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -71° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -68° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -67° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -64° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -58° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -46° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -34° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -22° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -11° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 0° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 11° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |