Where is NGC6837 right now?
NGC6837 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6837 is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6837 will be 57° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6837 will be 57° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6837 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6837 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6837 is near 20:00: 64° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6837 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6837 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6837
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Direction | south-east (136°) |
NGC6837 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6837
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6837 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.
NGC6837 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 81° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 32° | 100° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 43° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 53° | 127° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 61° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 64° | 182° | south | Best view | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 61° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 52° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 41° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 30° | 262° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 18° | 271° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 6° | 280° | west | Very low | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -6° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -8° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -14° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -16° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -24° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -26° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -34° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -39° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -41° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -39° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -33° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |