Where is NGC6998 right now?
NGC6998 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.06.
Where and When to Look for NGC6998 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6998 is near 19:00: 60° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6998 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6998 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6998 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6998
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | south-west (203°) |
| Magnitude | 14.1 |
NGC6998 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6998
| Time | 19:06 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 203° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6998 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.
NGC6998 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | -3° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 10° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 23° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 36° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 47° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 57° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 62° | 174° | south | Twilight | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 60° | 201° | south-west | Best view | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 52° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 41° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 29° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 16° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 3° | 242° | south-west | Very low | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | -10° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | -24° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | -36° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | -48° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -53° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | -56° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | -57° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -59° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | -61° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -62° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -60° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -52° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -41° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -29° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -16° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -2° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 21h 01m | −28° 01′ |