Little Gem Nebula (NGC6818) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6818 right now?
NGC6818 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:31 local time. At that moment, NGC6818 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:31 local time. At that moment, NGC6818 will be 35° above the horizon toward the south-east.
NGC6818 visibility on 2026-09-04
NGC6818 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6818 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6818 rise | 14:43 | |
| Sunset | 17:32 | 28° |
| Civil sunset | 17:59 | 31° |
| Twilight start | 18:31 | 35° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:03 | 37° |
| NGC6818 transit | 19:58 | 38° |
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated  | 21:15 | 35° |
| NGC6818 set | 01:13 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 | -23° |
| Moonset | 13:03 | -19° |
Track NGC6818 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6818
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| Object name | NGC6818 |
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| NGC6818 coordinates | 19.7327, -14.15317 |
| Center coordinates | 19.7327, -14.15317 |
Little Gem Nebula (NGC6818) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Little Gem Nebula (NGC6818)
| Time | 06:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -56° |
| Azimuth | 305° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6818 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.
When Is Little Gem Nebula (NGC6818) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6818 will remain visible until November 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 4 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:59 |
| Twilight end | 03:04 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 4m |
| Rise | 14:43 |
| Set | 01:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 19:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 43m 57s", Dec: -14° 09' 11s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6818, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6818 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6818 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6818
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.7327° |
| Declination | -14.15317° |
| Magnitude | 9.30 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | -55.7° |
| Azimuth | 305° |
Data Credits
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