Where is NGC6904 right now?
NGC6904 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6904 is currently 15° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6904 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6904 will be 62° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6904 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6904 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6904 is near 20:00: 77° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6904 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6904 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6904
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | south-east (106°) |
NGC6904 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6904
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 106° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6904 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.
NGC6904 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -9° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 0° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 11° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 22° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 33° | 81° | east | Daylight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 45° | 90° | east | Daylight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 57° | 100° | east | Twilight | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 69° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 77° | 154° | south-east | Best view | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 76° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 67° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 55° | 262° | west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 43° | 272° | west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 31° | 280° | west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 20° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 9° | 296° | north-west | Very low | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 298° | north-west | Very low | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 1° | 303° | north-west | Very low | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -2° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -9° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -11° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -19° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -24° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -27° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -26° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -23° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -17° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -9° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 21m | +25° 44′ |