Where is NGC6638 right now?
NGC6638 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6638 is currently 22° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6638 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6638 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6638 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6638 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6638 is near 19:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6638 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6638 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6638
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Direction | south (178°) |
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
NGC6638 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6638
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Azimuth | 178° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6638 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.
NGC6638 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -22° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -11° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 0° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 17° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 23° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 171° | south | Twilight | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 187° | south | Best view | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 24° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 18° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 11° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -9° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -20° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -32° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -44° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -53° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -56° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -59° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -64° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -67° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -76° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -77° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -68° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -56° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -45° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -33° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -21° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −25° 29′ |