Where is NGC6790 right now?
NGC6790 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 NGC6790 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6790 is near 17:00: 53° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6790 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6790 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6790 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6790
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Direction | west (278°) |
| Magnitude | 10.5 |
NGC6790 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6790
| Time | 23:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6790 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.
NGC6790 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 19° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 30° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 40° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 49° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 54° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 53° | 193° | south-west | Best view | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 48° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 40° | 233° | south-west | Visible | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 30° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 18° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 6° | 267° | west | Very low | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -5° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -17° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -28° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -38° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -46° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -50° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -51° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -51° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -50° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -49° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -46° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -37° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -27° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -16° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -4° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 8° | 94° | east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 20° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 22m | +01° 30′ |