Where is NGC6840 right now?
NGC6840 is located in the constellation Aquila. Although NGC6840 is currently 30° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6840 will be 57° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6840 will be 57° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6840 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6840 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6840 is near 20:00: 65° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6840 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6840 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 65° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6840
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Direction | south-east (135°) |
NGC6840 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6840
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 135° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -15° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 80° | east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 89° | east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 99° | east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 43° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 53° | 126° | south-east | Twilight | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 62° | 149° | south-east | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 65° | 181° | south | Best view | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 61° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 53° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 42° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 31° | 262° | west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 19° | 271° | west | Visible | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 7° | 280° | west | Very low | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -5° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -7° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -13° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -16° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -23° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -26° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -34° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -39° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -41° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -38° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -33° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -24° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -14° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +12° 06′ |