Where is NGC6993 right now?
NGC6993 is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6993 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6993 will be 24° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for NGC6993 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6993 is near 15:00: 24° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC6993 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6993 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6993 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6993
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south (176°) |
| Magnitude | 14 |
NGC6993 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6993
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 176° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6993 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.
NGC6993 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 14° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 20° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 24° | 169° | south | Twilight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 24° | 184° | south | Best view | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 22° | 198° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 17° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 10° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 2° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -8° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -19° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -30° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -42° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -53° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -64° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -69° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -73° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -73° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -75° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -75° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -75° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -68° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -58° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -47° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -35° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -24° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -13° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -3° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 7° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 15° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 20° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 53m | −25° 28′ |