Where is NGC6738 right now?
NGC6738 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 2° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.30.
Where and When to Look for NGC6738 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6738 is near 17:00: 62° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6738 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6738 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6738 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6738
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC6738 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6738
| Time | 22:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 2° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6738 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.
NGC6738 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 29° | 98° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 41° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 52° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 60° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 64° | 176° | south | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 62° | 208° | south-west | Best view | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 54° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 44° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 32° | 260° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 20° | 269° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 8° | 278° | west | Very low | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -3° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -14° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -24° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -33° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -39° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -41° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -41° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -41° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -40° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -39° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -38° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -34° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -26° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -16° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -5° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 6° | 80° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 18° | 89° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 30° | 99° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |