Where is NGC6872 right now?
NGC6872 is located in the constellation PAVO. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6872 Tonight
NGC6872 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 18° below the horizon near 17:00.
How NGC6872 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6872 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 18° toward the south.
Track NGC6872 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6872
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Elevation | -18° |
| Direction | south (180°) |
| Magnitude | 11.6 |
NGC6872 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6872
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -18° |
| Azimuth | 180° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6872 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.
NGC6872 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -32° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -27° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -24° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -21° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -19° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -18° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -18° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -20° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -22° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -25° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -29° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -34° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -38° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -43° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -48° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -52° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -55° | 191° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -55° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -56° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -57° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -57° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -56° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -54° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -50° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -46° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -41° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -36° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -31° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | −70° 46′ |