Where is NGC6683 right now?
NGC6683 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although NGC6683 is currently 30° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6683 will be 46° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6683 will be 46° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6683 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6683 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6683 is near 19:00: 46° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6683 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6683 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 46° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6683
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | south (173°) |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
NGC6683 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6683
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 173° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6683 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.
NGC6683 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -13° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -1° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 11° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 22° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 32° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 40° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 45° | 164° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 46° | 185° | south | Best view | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 43° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 36° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 27° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 16° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 5° | 258° | south-west | Very low | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -7° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -19° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -31° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -39° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -42° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -44° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -49° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -51° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -57° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -59° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -54° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -46° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -35° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 18h 42m | −06° 12′ |