Where is NGC6791 right now?
NGC6791 is located in the constellation LYRA. Although NGC6791 is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6791 will be 79° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6791 will be 79° above the horizon toward the east.
Track NGC6791 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6791 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6791 is near 19:00: 85° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6791 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6791 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6791
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | 79° |
| Direction | east (84°) |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
NGC6791 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6791
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 79° |
| Azimuth | 84° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6791 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.
NGC6791 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 8° | 48° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 18° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 28° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 39° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 50° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 62° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 73° | 82° | east | Twilight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 85° | 83° | east | Best view | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 83° | 276° | west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 71° | 279° | west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 59° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 48° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 36° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 26° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 16° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 6° | 314° | north-west | Very low | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 5° | 315° | north-west | Very low | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 0° | 320° | north-west | Very low | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -2° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -7° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -8° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -13° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -15° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -12° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -6° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 1° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 9° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 20m | +37° 46′ |