Where is NGC6572 right now?
NGC6572 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.10.
Twilight begins at 21:11 local time. At that moment, NGC6572 will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 21:11 local time. At that moment, NGC6572 will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC6572 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6572 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6572 is near 18:00: 54° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6572 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6572 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6572
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | west (263°) |
| Magnitude | 8.1 |
NGC6572 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6572
| Time | 21:11 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 263° |
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.
NGC6572 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 21° | 98° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 33° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 44° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 53° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 59° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 59° | 193° | south-west | Twilight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 54° | 219° | south-west | Best view | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 45° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 34° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 22° | 261° | west | Visible | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 10° | 271° | west | Visible | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -1° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -13° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -24° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -33° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -41° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -44° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -45° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -45° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -45° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -45° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -41° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -34° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -24° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -13° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -2° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 10° | 89° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 22° | 98° | east | Daylight | 18h 12m | +06° 51′ |