Where is NGC6958 right now?
NGC6958 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 49° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.40.
Where and When to Look for NGC6958 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6958 is near 19:00: 50° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6958 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6958 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6958 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6958
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Direction | south-west (200°) |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
NGC6958 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6958
| Time | 19:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 49° |
| Azimuth | 200° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6958 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.
NGC6958 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 0° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 11° | 129° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 23° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 34° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 43° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 50° | 161° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 52° | 180° | south | Twilight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 50° | 198° | south-west | Best view | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 43° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 34° | 222° | south-west | Visible | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 23° | 228° | south-west | Visible | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 12° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 0° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | -12° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | -23° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | -34° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | -43° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | -49° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | -50° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -51° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | -52° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -52° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -49° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -43° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -34° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -23° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -11° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | 0° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 48m | −37° 59′ |