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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Nekkar Position and Visibility Tonight

Nekkar

Where is Nekkar right now?

Nekkar is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 54 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 3.49.
Twilight begins at 22:56 local time, and at that moment, Nekkar will appear at an altitude of 54 degrees toward the northeast.

Nekkar Visibility on June 27

Nekkar is visible all night until sunrise

Nekkar Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1449°
Sunset18:3175°
Civil sunset19:0381°
Twighlight start19:4287°
Nekkar transit19:4887°
Astrosession begin20:2682°
Moon Set01:3625°
Astrosession end01:5522°
Twighlight end02:3915°
Civil sunrise03:189°
Sunrise03:505°
Nekkar set04:29
Nekkar rise11:04

Track Nekkar Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for Nekkar

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Object nameNekkar
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Nekkar coordinates15.032435999999999, 40.390566
Center coordinates15.032435999999999, 40.390566

Nekkar Passage Through Night

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Current position of Nekkar

Time22:56
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Nekkar elevation54°
Nekkar Azimuth70°
Here you can see the current position of the Nekkar on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Nekkar's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Nekkar


Nekkar will be visible until October, 25, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise11:04
Set04:25
Elevation at transit87°
Transit time19:44
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 01m 56s", Dec: 40° 23' 26s
Magnitude3
ConstellationBootes
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Nekkar, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Nekkar is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Nekkar

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension15.032435999999999°
Declination40.390566°
Magnitude3.49
ConstellationBootes
Elevation53.6°
Azimuth70.2°