Where is NGC6728 right now?
NGC6728 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although NGC6728 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6728 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6728 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6728 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6728 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6728 is near 19:00: 44° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6728 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6728 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6728
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | south-east (168°) |
NGC6728 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6728
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 168° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -18° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -6° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 17° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 36° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 41° | 159° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 44° | 179° | south | Best view | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 42° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 36° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 28° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 18° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 6° | 254° | south-west | Very low | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -5° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -17° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -29° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -32° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -38° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -41° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -44° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -48° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -51° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -59° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -62° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -58° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -40° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -29° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -17° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 58m | −08° 57′ |