Where is NGC6873 right now?
NGC6873 is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC6873 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC6873 during this observing period is around 14:35, at 59° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6873 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6873 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6873 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6873
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | south-west (241°) |
NGC6873 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6873
| Time | 14:35 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 241° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6873 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.
NGC6873 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:00 | 69° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | 71° | 193° | south-west | Twilight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | 65° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | 55° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | 44° | 261° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | 33° | 271° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | 21° | 280° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | 10° | 289° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -1° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -10° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -18° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -25° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -28° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 00:33 — Astronomical night ends | -29° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | -29° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 01:05 — Twilight end | -29° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 01:37 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | -26° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 02:07 — Sunrise | -26° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | -21° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | -13° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | -4° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | 6° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | 17° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 29° | 85° | east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 40° | 95° | east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 51° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 62° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 69° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |