Where is NGC6898 right now?
NGC6898 is located in the constellation Capricornus. Although NGC6898 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6898 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6898 will be 38° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for NGC6898 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6898 is near 14:00: 38° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6898 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6898 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6898 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6898
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | south (186°) |
| Magnitude | 14 |
NGC6898 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6898
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 186° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6898 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.
NGC6898 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 29° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 35° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 38° | 176° | south | Best view | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 37° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 32° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 25° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 16° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 5° | 249° | south-west | Very low | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -6° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -17° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -29° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -40° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -50° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -58° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -62° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -62° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -60° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -60° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -53° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -44° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -33° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -21° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -10° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 2° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 12° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 22° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 30° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 35° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | −12° 21′ |