Where is NGC6817 right now?
NGC6817 is located in the constellation Draco. Although NGC6817 is currently 37° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6817 will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6817 will be 63° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6817 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6817 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6817 is near 20:00: 65° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6817 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6817 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6817
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (19°) |
NGC6817 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6817
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 19° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6817 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.
NGC6817 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 22° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 28° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 35° | 34° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 41° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 48° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 55° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 61° | 24° | north-east | Twilight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 64° | 11° | north | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 65° | 355° | north | Best view | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 62° | 340° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 57° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 51° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 44° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 37° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 30° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 24° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 20° | 335° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 19° | 336° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 338° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 16° | 341° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 15° | 342° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 12° | 349° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 10° | 356° | north | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 10° | 3° | north | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 11° | 10° | north | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 14° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 18° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 23° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +62° 22′ |