Where is NGC6743 right now?
NGC6743 is located in the constellation LYRA. Although NGC6743 is currently 58° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6743 will be 79° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6743 will be 79° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6743 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6743 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6743 is near 19:00: 82° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6743 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6743 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6743
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 79° |
| Direction | south-east (133°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC6743 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6743
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 79° |
| Azimuth | 133° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6743 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.
NGC6743 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 6° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 16° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 27° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 39° | 80° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 51° | 88° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 63° | 98° | east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 74° | 116° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 82° | 174° | south | Best view | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 76° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 65° | 260° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 53° | 271° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 41° | 279° | west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 29° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 18° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 7° | 302° | north-west | Very low | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -2° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -4° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -9° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -11° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -16° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -17° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -22° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -23° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -22° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -18° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -11° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -3° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 7° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 01m | +29° 16′ |