Where is NGC6828 right now?
NGC6828 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6828 is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6828 will be 55° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6828 will be 55° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6828 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6828 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6828 is near 20:00: 61° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6828 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6828 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6828
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | south-east (141°) |
NGC6828 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6828
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 141° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -17° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -6° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 85° | east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 18° | 94° | east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 30° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 41° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 51° | 132° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 58° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 61° | 184° | south | Best view | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 57° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 49° | 232° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 38° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 27° | 259° | west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 15° | 268° | west | Visible | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 3° | 278° | west | Very low | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -8° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -11° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -17° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -20° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -27° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -30° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -38° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -43° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -45° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -42° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -36° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 50m | +07° 54′ |