Where is NGC6818 right now?
NGC6818 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although NGC6818 is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:31 local time. At that moment, NGC6818 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 17:31 local time. At that moment, NGC6818 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south.
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 18:00: 38° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6818 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6818 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6818
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | south (182°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
NGC6818 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6818
| Time | 17:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 182° |
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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| Oct 12, 12:00 | -2° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 13:00 | 9° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 14:00 | 19° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 15:00 | 28° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 16:00 | 35° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 17:00 | 38° | 172° | south | Twilight | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 18:00 | 38° | 191° | south | Best view | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 19:00 | 34° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 20:00 | 27° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 21:00 | 18° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 22:00 | 7° | 246° | south-west | Very low | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 12, 23:00 | -4° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 00:00 | -16° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 01:00 | -28° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 02:00 | -39° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 03:00 | -51° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 03:47 — Astronomical night ends | -58° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 04:00 | -60° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 04:17 — Twilight end | -63° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 04:47 — Civil sunrise | -66° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 05:00 | -66° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 05:15 — Sunrise | -67° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 06:00 | -65° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 07:00 | -58° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 08:00 | -48° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 09:00 | -37° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 10:00 | -25° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 11:00 | -13° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |
| Oct 13, 12:00 | -1° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 19h 43m | −14° 09′ |