Where is NGC6820 right now?
NGC6820 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6820 is currently 33° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6820 will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6820 will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6820 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6820 is near 14:00: 72° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6820 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6820 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6820 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6820
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Direction | south-west (220°) |
| Magnitude | 15 |
NGC6820 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6820
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 220° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6820 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.
NGC6820 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 31, 12:00 | 64° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 72° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 72° | 200° | south-west | Best view | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 65° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 55° | 253° | south-west | Visible | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 43° | 265° | west | Visible | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 32° | 275° | west | Visible | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 21° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 10° | 292° | north-west | Very low | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -1° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -10° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -18° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -23° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -27° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -27° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -27° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -27° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -25° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -24° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -23° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -18° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -10° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -1° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 9° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 20° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 31° | 85° | east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 43° | 95° | east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 54° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 65° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 72° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 42m | +23° 05′ |