Where is NGC6709 right now?
NGC6709 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 3° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.70.
Twilight begins at 22:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6709 will be 3° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 22:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6709 will be 3° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC6709 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6709 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6709 is near 17:00: 61° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6709 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6709 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6709
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Direction | west (281°) |
| Magnitude | 6.7 |
NGC6709 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6709
| Time | 22:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Azimuth | 281° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6709 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.
NGC6709 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 27° | 97° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 38° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 49° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 58° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 63° | 171° | south | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 61° | 203° | south-west | Best view | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 54° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 44° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 33° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 21° | 267° | west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 9° | 276° | west | Very low | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | -2° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | -14° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | -24° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -33° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -39° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -42° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -42° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -42° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -41° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -40° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -36° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -29° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -19° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -8° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 4° | 80° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 15° | 89° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 27° | 98° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |