Where is NGC6709 right now?
NGC6709 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6709 is currently 33° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6709 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6709 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
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 19:00: 63° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6709 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6709 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 63° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6709
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | south-east (165°) |
| Magnitude | 6.7 |
NGC6709 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6709
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 165° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -4° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 7° | 82° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 19° | 92° | east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 31° | 101° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 42° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 53° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 60° | 152° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 63° | 183° | south | Best view | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 59° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 51° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 40° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 29° | 261° | west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 17° | 270° | west | Visible | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 5° | 279° | west | Very low | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -7° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -18° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -20° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -25° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -28° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -30° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -34° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -36° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -41° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -42° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -40° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -34° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -25° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -4° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 51m | +10° 19′ |