Where is NGC6639 right now?
NGC6639 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although NGC6639 is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6639 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6639 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6639 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6639 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6639 is near 19:00: 39° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6639 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6639 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6639
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | south (178°) |
NGC6639 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6639
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 178° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6639 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.
NGC6639 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -3° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 28° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 35° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 39° | 169° | south | Twilight | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 39° | 188° | south | Best view | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 36° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 29° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 20° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 10° | 245° | south-west | Very low | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -2° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -13° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -25° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -37° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -40° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -46° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -48° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -56° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -58° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -65° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -65° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -59° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -49° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -38° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -26° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 18h 30m | −13° 09′ |