Where is NGC6840 right now?
NGC6840 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6840 is currently 75° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, NGC6840 will be 57° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:34 local time. At that moment, NGC6840 will be 57° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6840 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6840 during this observing period is around 19:04, at 50° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6840 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6840 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 76° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6840 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6840
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Direction | north-west (293°) |
NGC6840 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6840
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 293° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6840 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.
NGC6840 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 12:00 | 21° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 13:00 | 36° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 14:00 | 50° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 15:00 | 64° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 16:00 | 76° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 17:00 | 76° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 18:00 | 65° | 300° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 19:00 | 51° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 20:00 | 37° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 21:00 | 22° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 22:00 | 8° | 282° | north-west | Very low | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 11, 23:00 | -7° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 00:00 | -22° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 01:00 | -36° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 02:00 | -51° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 03:00 | -65° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 04:00 | -76° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -78° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 04:53 — Twilight end | -77° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 05:00 | -76° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -73° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 05:41 — Sunrise | -68° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 06:00 | -65° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 07:00 | -51° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 08:00 | -36° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 09:00 | -22° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 10:00 | -7° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 11:00 | 8° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 22° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |