NGC6052 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6052 right now?
NGC6052 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 54 degrees, NGC6052 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6052 will appear at an altitude of 69 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6052 will appear at an altitude of 69 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC6052 Visibility on August 04
NGC6052 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC6052 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6052 rise | 11:16 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 73° |
| NGC6052 transit | 18:22 | 73° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 73° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 69° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 64° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 55° |
| NGC6052 set | 01:27 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -11° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -8° |
| NGC6052 rise | 11:12 |
Track NGC6052 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6052
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| Object name | NGC6052 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6052 coordinates | 16.08694, 20.54236 |
| Center coordinates | 16.08694, 20.54236 |
NGC6052 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6052
| Time | 15:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6052 elevation | 54° |
| NGC6052 Azimuth | 108° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6052 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6052's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6052
NGC6052 will be visible until October, 30, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 11:12 |
| Set | 01:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 18:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 05m 12s", Dec: 20° 32' 32s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6052, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6052 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6052 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6052
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.08694° |
| Declination | 20.54236° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 54.4° |
| Azimuth | 107.9° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.