NGC6074 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6074 right now?
NGC6074 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39 degrees, NGC6074 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6074 will appear at an altitude of 64 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6074 will appear at an altitude of 64 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC6074 Visibility on August 04
NGC6074 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC6074 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6074 rise | 11:44 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 67° |
| NGC6074 transit | 18:28 | 67° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 67° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 64° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 60° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 52° |
| NGC6074 set | 01:11 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -15° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -13° |
Track NGC6074 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6074
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| Object name | NGC6074 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6074 coordinates | 16.18806, 14.25694 |
| Center coordinates | 16.18806, 14.25694 |
NGC6074 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6074
| Time | 15:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6074 elevation | 39° |
| NGC6074 Azimuth | 103° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6074 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6074's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6074
NGC6074 will be visible until October, 26, 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 | 11:40 |
| Set | 01:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 18:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 11m 17s", Dec: 14° 15' 24s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6074, 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 NGC6074 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 NGC6074 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 NGC6074
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.18806° |
| Declination | 14.25694° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 39.1° |
| Azimuth | 102.8° |
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.