Where is NGC6698 right now?
NGC6698 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6698 is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6698 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6698 will be 27° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6698 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6698 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6698 is near 19:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6698 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6698 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 NGC6698
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Direction | south (174°) |
NGC6698 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6698
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 27° |
| Azimuth | 174° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6698 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.
NGC6698 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -25° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -14° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -3° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 7° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 15° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 22° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 26° | 167° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 182° | south | Best view | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 25° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 20° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 4° | 233° | south-west | Very low | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -6° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -17° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -29° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -40° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -49° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -52° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -61° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -64° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -74° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -78° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -71° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -60° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -48° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -36° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -24° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 48m | −25° 28′ |