Nekkar Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Nekkar right now?
Nekkar is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:10 local time. At that moment, Nekkar will be 47° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:10 local time. At that moment, Nekkar will be 47° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Nekkar visibility on 2026-09-17
Nekkar Visible from sunset until before midnight
Nekkar rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 24% illuminated  | 10:43 | 47° |
| Nekkar transit | 14:26 | 87° |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 58° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 53° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:10 | 47° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:41 | 41° |
| Moonset | 20:07 | 26° |
| Nekkar set | 23:06 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:23 | -11° |
| Nekkar rise | 05:41 |
Track Nekkar position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for Nekkar
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| Object name | Nekkar |
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| Nekkar coordinates | 15.032435999999999, 40.390566 |
| Center coordinates | 15.032435999999999, 40.390566 |
Nekkar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Nekkar
| Time | 05:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -2° |
| Azimuth | 32° |
Here you can see the current position of Nekkar 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.
When Is Nekkar Visible Throughout the Year?
Nekkar will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 17 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:37 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:17 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 40m |
| Rise | 05:41 |
| Set | 23:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 14:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 01m 56s", Dec: 40° 23' 26s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Nekkar, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Nekkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Nekkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Nekkar
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 01m 57s |
| Declination | 40° 23′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 3.49 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -2.3° |
| Azimuth | 32.2° |
| Spectral type | G8III |