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.
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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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
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Direction | east (79°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC6888 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6888
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 79° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 2° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 10° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 19° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 30° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 52° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 63° | 77° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 75° | 80° | east | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 87° | 70° | north-east | Best view | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 81° | 280° | west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 69° | 281° | west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 58° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 46° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 35° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 24° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 15° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 12° | 309° | north-west | Visible | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 8° | 313° | north-west | Very low | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 6° | 315° | north-west | Very low | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 3° | 318° | north-west | Very low | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -0° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -2° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -8° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -12° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -14° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -10° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -5° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 2° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 12m | +38° 21′ |