NGC6572 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6572 right now?
NGC6572 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 51° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.10.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC6572 will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC6572 will be 51° above the horizon toward the south-west.
NGC6572 visibility on 2026-10-03
NGC6572 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6572 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6572 transit | 16:32 | 59° |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 58° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 55° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 52° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 20° |
| NGC6572 set | 22:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -44° |
| NGC6572 rise | 10:08 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 32° |
Track NGC6572 position throughout the night
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NGC6572 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6572
| Time | 18:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6572 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.
When Is NGC6572 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6572 will remain visible until November 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 10:08 |
| Set | 22:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 16:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 12m 06s", Dec: 06° 51' 13s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6572, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6572 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6572 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6572
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 12m 06s |
| Declination | 06° 51′ 13″ |
| Magnitude | 8.1 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 51.4° |
| Azimuth | 224.2° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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