Where is NGC6983 right now?
NGC6983 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.25.
Where and When to Look for NGC6983 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6983 is near 19:00: 45° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6983 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6983 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 46° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6983 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6983
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Direction | south-west (194°) |
| Magnitude | 14.3 |
NGC6983 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6983
| Time | 19:05 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 194° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6983 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.
NGC6983 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | -2° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 9° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 20° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 29° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 37° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 43° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 46° | 178° | south | Twilight | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 45° | 193° | south-west | Best view | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 39° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 32° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 22° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 12° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 1° | 226° | south-west | Very low | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | -9° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | -20° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | -30° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | -38° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -41° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | -43° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | -44° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | -46° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -46° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -44° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -39° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -31° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -22° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -12° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -1° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | −43° 59′ |