Where is NGC6938 right now?
NGC6938 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6938 is currently 28° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6938 will be 58° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6938 will be 58° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6938 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6938 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6938 is near 21:00: 74° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6938 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6938 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 74° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6938
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Direction | south-east (109°) |
NGC6938 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6938
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Azimuth | 109° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6938 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.
NGC6938 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 17° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 29° | 83° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 41° | 92° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 53° | 103° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 64° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 73° | 149° | south-east | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 74° | 200° | south-west | Best view | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 67° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 56° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 44° | 266° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 32° | 275° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 20° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 9° | 291° | north-west | Very low | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 293° | north-west | Very low | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 1° | 298° | north-west | Very low | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -2° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -9° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -12° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -20° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -26° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -30° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -30° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -21° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +22° 12′ |