Where is NGC6728 right now?
NGC6728 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6728 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6728 is near 13:00: 37° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6728 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6728 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC6728 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6728
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
NGC6728 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6728
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6728 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.
NGC6728 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 41° | 190° | south | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 37° | 208° | south-west | Best view | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 30° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 21° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 11° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 0° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -12° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -23° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -34° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -45° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -53° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -58° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -58° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -56° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -53° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -52° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -44° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -43° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -34° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -22° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -11° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 0° | 102° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 11° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 22° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 30° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 37° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 41° | 171° | south | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 40° | 191° | south | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |