Where is NGC6366 right now?
NGC6366 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:40 local time. At that moment, NGC6366 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:40 local time. At that moment, NGC6366 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC6366 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6366 Tonight
How NGC6366 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6366 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6366
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | south-west (221°) |
NGC6366 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6366
| Time | 17:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 221° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6366 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.
NGC6366 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | 24° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | 34° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | 42° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | 47° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | 47° | 189° | south | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | 43° | 209° | south-west | Twilight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 36° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 26° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 16° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 4° | 261° | west | Very low | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -8° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | -20° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | -31° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | -42° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | -51° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | -57° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | -57° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | -57° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | -54° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | -52° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | -51° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | -44° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | -33° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | -22° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | -10° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 2° | 98° | east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 14° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | 25° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −05° 04′ |