Where is NGC6704 right now?
NGC6704 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although NGC6704 is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6704 will be 47° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6704 will be 47° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC6704 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6704 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6704 is near 19:00: 47° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6704 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6704 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 47° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6704
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Direction | south (170°) |
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
NGC6704 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6704
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6704 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.
NGC6704 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 21° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 40° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 46° | 161° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 47° | 182° | south | Best view | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 45° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 38° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 29° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 19° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 7° | 258° | south-west | Very low | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -5° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -17° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -28° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -37° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -39° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -42° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -47° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -49° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -56° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -58° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -54° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -46° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -36° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 18h 50m | −05° 12′ |