Where is NGC6802 right now?
NGC6802 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6802 is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6802 will be 68° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6802 will be 68° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6802 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6802 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6802 is near 20:00: 72° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6802 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6802 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6802
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | south-east (135°) |
| Magnitude | 8.8 |
NGC6802 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6802
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 135° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6802 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.
NGC6802 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -5° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 6° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 17° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 29° | 86° | east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 95° | east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 53° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 63° | 124° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 71° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 72° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 65° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 54° | 252° | south-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 42° | 264° | west | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 30° | 273° | west | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 18° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 7° | 290° | north-west | Very low | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -4° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -6° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -12° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -14° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -16° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -20° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -22° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -28° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -32° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -32° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -29° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -23° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -14° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -4° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 30m | +20° 15′ |