Where is NGC6940 right now?
NGC6940 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, NGC6940 will be 78° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 17:25 local time. At that moment, NGC6940 will be 78° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6940 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6940 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6940 is near 18:00: 81° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC6940 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6940 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6940
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Direction | south-east (139°) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
NGC6940 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6940
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Azimuth | 139° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6940 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.
NGC6940 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 17° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 28° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | 40° | 82° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | 51° | 90° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | 63° | 101° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | 75° | 122° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | 81° | 180° | south | Best view | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 74° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 63° | 259° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 51° | 270° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 39° | 278° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 28° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 16° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 6° | 301° | north-west | Very low | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | -4° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | -12° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | -19° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | -21° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | -23° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | -24° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | -24° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | -23° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | -18° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | -12° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | -3° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 7° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 17° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |