Where is NGC6883 right now?
NGC6883 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6883 is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6883 will be 68° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6883 will be 68° above the horizon toward the east.
Track NGC6883 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6883 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6883 is near 20:00: 87° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6883 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6883 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6883
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | east (86°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
NGC6883 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6883
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 86° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6883 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.
NGC6883 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -0° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 8° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 18° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 29° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 40° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 51° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 63° | 83° | east | Twilight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 75° | 90° | east | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 87° | 117° | south-east | Best view | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 81° | 264° | west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 69° | 274° | west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 57° | 280° | west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 45° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 34° | 292° | north-west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 23° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 13° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 6° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 4° | 314° | north-west | Very low | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 1° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -2° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -4° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -11° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -15° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -17° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -16° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -13° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -7° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 0° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 11m | +35° 49′ |