Where is NGC6873 right now?
NGC6873 is located in the constellation Sagitta. Although NGC6873 is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6873 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6873 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6873 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6873 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6873 is near 20:00: 74° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6873 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6873 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6873
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | south-east (119°) |
NGC6873 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6873
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 119° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -11° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 11° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 22° | 80° | east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 34° | 88° | east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 46° | 98° | east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 58° | 111° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 68° | 132° | south-east | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 74° | 172° | south | Best view | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 70° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 61° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 50° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 38° | 269° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 26° | 278° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 14° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 3° | 294° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 296° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -5° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -7° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -10° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -14° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -17° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -24° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -29° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -32° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -30° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -26° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -19° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -10° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +21° 06′ |