Where is NGC6861 right now?
NGC6861 is located in the constellation Telescopium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC6861 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC6861 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for NGC6861 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6861 is near 17:00: 4° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC6861 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6861 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 4° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6861 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6861
| Constellation | Telescopium |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | south (182°) |
| Magnitude | 11 |
NGC6861 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6861
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 182° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6861 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.
NGC6861 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -20° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -12° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -6° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 0° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 3° | 169° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 4° | 178° | south | Very low | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 4° | 188° | south | Very low | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 1° | 198° | south-west | Very low | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -4° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -10° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -17° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -26° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -35° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -45° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -55° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -64° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -74° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -77° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -79° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -79° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -79° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -75° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -67° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -57° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -47° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -37° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -28° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -19° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | −48° 22′ |