Where is NGC6852 right now?
NGC6852 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6852 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6852 is near 17:00: 54° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6852 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6852 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 54° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6852 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6852
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Direction | west (272°) |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
NGC6852 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6852
| Time | 23:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 272° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6852 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.
NGC6852 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 21, 12:00 | 12° | 97° | east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 23° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 34° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 44° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | 51° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | 54° | 177° | south | Best view | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | 52° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | 46° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | 36° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | 26° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | 14° | 261° | west | Visible | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | 2° | 271° | west | Very low | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -10° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -21° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -32° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -41° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | -48° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | -48° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | -50° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | -51° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | -51° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | -49° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | -43° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | -34° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | -23° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | -11° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 0° | 88° | east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 12° | 97° | east | Daylight | 20h 00m | +01° 43′ |