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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC6888 right now?

NGC6888 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6888 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6888 will be 69° above the horizon toward the east.

Track NGC6888 Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC6888 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC6888 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC6888 is near 20:00: 87° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC6888 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC6888 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6888

ConstellationCygnus
Elevation69°
Directioneast (79°)
Magnitude7.4

NGC6888 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC6888

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation69°
Azimuth79°
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

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:002°41°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 13:0010°49°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 14:0019°56°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 15:0030°62°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 16:0041°68°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 17:0052°73°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 18:0063°77°north-eastTwilight20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 19:0075°80°eastVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 20:0087°70°north-eastBest view20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 21:0081°280°westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 22:0069°281°westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 6, 23:0058°285°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 00:0046°289°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 01:0035°295°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 02:0024°301°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 03:0015°307°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends12°309°north-westVisible20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end8°313°north-westVery low20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 04:006°315°north-westVery low20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise3°318°north-westVery low20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-0°322°north-westBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 05:00-2°324°north-westBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 06:00-8°334°north-westBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 07:00-12°345°north-westBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 08:00-14°357°northBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 09:00-14°10°northBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 10:00-10°21°north-eastBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 11:00-5°32°north-eastBelow horizon20h 12m+38° 21′
Sep 7, 12:002°41°north-eastDaylight20h 12m+38° 21′