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.
Where and When to Look for NGC6940 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6940 is near 13:00: 78° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6940 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6940 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 78° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6940 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6940
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Direction | north-west (308°) |
| Magnitude | 6.3 |
NGC6940 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6940
| Time | 20:50 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Azimuth | 308° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 72° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 78° | 174° | south | Best view | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 74° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 64° | 253° | south-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 52° | 266° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 41° | 275° | west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 30° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 19° | 292° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 8° | 300° | north-west | Very low | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -1° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -9° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -16° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -20° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -22° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -22° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -21° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -20° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -17° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -10° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -2° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 7° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 17° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 28° | 75° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 39° | 84° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 51° | 93° | east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 62° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 73° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +28° 16′ |