Where is NGC6738 right now?
NGC6738 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6738 is currently 65° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, NGC6738 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, NGC6738 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6738 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6738 is near 19:00: 38° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6738 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6738 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6738 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6738
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Direction | north-west (286°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC6738 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6738
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 286° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 12:00 | 34° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 13:00 | 49° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 14:00 | 63° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 15:00 | 75° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 16:00 | 77° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 17:00 | 67° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 18:00 | 53° | 289° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 19:00 | 38° | 285° | north-west | Best view | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 20:00 | 24° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 21:00 | 9° | 282° | north-west | Very low | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 22:00 | -6° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 11, 23:00 | -20° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 00:00 | -35° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 01:00 | -49° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 02:00 | -63° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 03:00 | -75° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 04:00 | -77° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 04:53 — Twilight end | -67° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 05:00 | -66° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 05:41 — Sunrise | -57° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 06:00 | -52° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 07:00 | -38° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 08:00 | -23° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 09:00 | -9° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 10:00 | 6° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 11:00 | 21° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 35° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +11° 36′ |