Where is NGC6837 right now?
NGC6837 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 12° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC6837 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6837 during this observing period is around 22:31, at 12° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6837 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6837 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6837 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6837
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | west (275°) |
NGC6837 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6837
| Time | 22:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 19° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 31° | 99° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 42° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 53° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 61° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 64° | 181° | south | Twilight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 61° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 53° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 42° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 30° | 261° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 19° | 271° | west | Visible | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | 7° | 280° | west | Very low | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -5° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -16° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -26° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -34° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -39° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -40° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -41° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -41° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -41° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -39° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -33° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -25° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -15° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -4° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 8° | 81° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 20° | 90° | east | Daylight | 19h 53m | +11° 41′ |