Where is NGC6874 right now?
NGC6874 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6874 is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6874 will be 70° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6874 will be 70° above the horizon toward the east.
Track NGC6874 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6874 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6874 is near 20:00: 88° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6874 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6874 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6874
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 70° |
| Direction | east (80°) |
NGC6874 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6874
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 70° |
| Azimuth | 80° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6874 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.
NGC6874 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 2° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 11° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 20° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 31° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 53° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 64° | 78° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 76° | 81° | east | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 88° | 65° | north-east | Best view | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 80° | 279° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 68° | 281° | west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 57° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 45° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 34° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 24° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 14° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 12° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 7° | 314° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 5° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 3° | 318° | north-west | Very low | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -1° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -3° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -13° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -13° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -10° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -5° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 3° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 07m | +38° 14′ |