Where is NGC6828 right now?
NGC6828 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC6828 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6828 during this observing period is around 22:31, at 10° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Very low.
How NGC6828 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6828 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6828 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6828
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | west (273°) |
NGC6828 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6828
| Time | 22:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 273° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6828 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.
NGC6828 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 17° | 93° | east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 29° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 40° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 50° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 58° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 61° | 182° | south | Twilight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 57° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 49° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 39° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 28° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 16° | 268° | west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | 4° | 277° | west | Very low | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -8° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -19° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -29° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -37° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -43° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -44° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -45° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -44° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -42° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -36° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -27° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -17° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -6° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 6° | 85° | east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 18° | 94° | east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |