Where is NGC6842 right now?
NGC6842 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6842 is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6842 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6842 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6842 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6842 is near 14:00: 79° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6842 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6842 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6842 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6842
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Direction | south-west (224°) |
| Magnitude | 13.1 |
NGC6842 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6842
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6842 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.
NGC6842 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 66° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 76° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 79° | 196° | south-west | Best view | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 71° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 61° | 259° | west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 49° | 270° | west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 38° | 279° | west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 26° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 16° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 6° | 304° | north-west | Very low | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -3° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -11° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -17° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -20° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -21° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -21° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -20° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -19° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -18° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -14° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -7° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 1° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 11° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 21° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 32° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 44° | 85° | east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 55° | 95° | east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 67° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 76° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 19h 55m | +29° 17′ |