Where is NGC6887 right now?
NGC6887 is located in the constellation Telescopium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC6887 Tonight
NGC6887 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 0° below the horizon near 17:00.
How NGC6887 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6887 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 0° toward the south.
Track NGC6887 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6887
| Constellation | Telescopium |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Direction | south (180°) |
| Magnitude | 12.1 |
NGC6887 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6887
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 180° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6887 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.
NGC6887 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -24° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -16° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -10° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -5° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -2° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 0° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -1° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -3° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -7° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -12° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -19° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -26° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -35° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -44° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -53° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -62° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -70° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -72° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -74° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -74° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -73° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -66° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -58° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -49° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -40° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -31° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -23° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 17m | −52° 47′ |