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.
Track NGC6818 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6818 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6818 is near 20:00: 38° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6818 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6818 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6818
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Direction | south-east (154°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
NGC6818 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6818
| Time | 18:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
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.
NGC6818 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 3, 12:00 | -32° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 13:00 | -20° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 14:00 | -8° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 15:00 | 3° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 16:00 | 14° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 17:00 | 24° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 18:00 | 31° | 146° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 19:00 | 37° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 20:00 | 38° | 180° | south | Best view | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 21:00 | 36° | 199° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 22:00 | 31° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 3, 23:00 | 23° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 00:00 | 13° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 01:00 | 2° | 250° | south-west | Very low | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 02:00 | -9° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 03:00 | -21° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 03:10 — Astronomical night ends | -23° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 03:42 — Twilight end | -29° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 04:00 | -33° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 04:14 — Civil sunrise | -36° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 04:42 — Sunrise | -41° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 05:00 | -44° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 06:00 | -55° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 07:00 | -64° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 08:00 | -67° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 09:00 | -63° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 10:00 | -54° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 11:00 | -43° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Sep 4, 12:00 | -31° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |