Where is NGC6888 right now?
NGC6888 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6888 is currently 36° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6888 will be 84° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6888 will be 84° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6888 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6888 is near 14:00: 88° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6888 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6888 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6888 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6888
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 84° |
| Direction | south-west (256°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6888 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6888
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 84° |
| Azimuth | 256° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6888 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.
NGC6888 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 66° | 84° | east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 78° | 92° | east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 88° | 159° | south-east | Best view | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 79° | 266° | west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 67° | 275° | west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 56° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 45° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 34° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 24° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 14° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 6° | 317° | north-west | Very low | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -1° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -7° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -10° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -11° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -12° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -12° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -11° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -11° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -10° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -7° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -2° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 6° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 14° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 23° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 34° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 44° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 56° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 67° | 84° | east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 78° | 93° | east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |