Where is NGC6738 right now?
NGC6738 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6738 is currently 40° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6738 will be 63° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6738 will be 63° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6738 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6738 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6738 is near 19:00: 64° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6738 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6738 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6738
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | south-east (159°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC6738 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6738
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -6° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 6° | 80° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 18° | 89° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 30° | 98° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 52° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 60° | 147° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 64° | 178° | south | Best view | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 61° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 53° | 233° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 43° | 249° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 31° | 260° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 20° | 270° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 8° | 279° | west | Very low | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -4° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -15° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -17° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -23° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -25° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -31° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -33° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -39° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -41° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -39° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -34° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -26° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -16° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -5° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |