Where is NGC6716 right now?
NGC6716 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6716 is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6716 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6716 will be 32° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6716 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6716 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6716 is near 19:00: 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6716 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6716 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6716
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | south (171°) |
| Magnitude | 7.5 |
NGC6716 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6716
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 171° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -23° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -12° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -0° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 10° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 19° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 31° | 164° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 33° | 181° | south | Best view | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 31° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 26° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 18° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 9° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -1° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -13° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -36° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -45° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -48° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -57° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -59° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -69° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -73° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -68° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -58° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -46° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -34° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -23° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 54m | −19° 54′ |