Where is NGC6781 right now?
NGC6781 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC6781 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6781 is near 17:00: 58° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.

How NGC6781 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6781 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 59° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6781 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6781
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
NGC6781 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6781
| Time | 23:13 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6781 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.
NGC6781 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 23° | 100° | east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 34° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 45° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 54° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 59° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 58° | 197° | south-west | Best view | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 52° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 43° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 32° | 252° | south-west | Visible | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 21° | 262° | west | Visible | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 9° | 272° | west | Very low | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -3° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -15° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -26° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -35° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -42° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -46° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -46° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -46° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -45° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -44° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -41° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -33° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -23° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -12° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 0° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 12° | 91° | east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 24° | 100° | east | Daylight | 19h 18m | +06° 32′ |