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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Nekkar Observation Details

Nekkar

Nekkar Daily Motion

Nekkar will reach its transit before twilight, at 19:58. By the onset of twilight at 21:55, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 04:58.
Nekkar will be visible until October, 28, 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.

Nekkar Visibility Timetable on July 31

Nekkar Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 32.9% illuminated12:3011°
Nekkar transit19:5890°
Sunset20:4581°
Civil sunset21:1775°
Astrosession begin22:3660°
Moon Set23:3749°
Astrosession end04:412°
Nekkar set04:58
Nekkar rise10:54

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

Time20:10
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Nekkar elevation88°
Nekkar Azimuth78°
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

Time
DateFri, 1 August 2025
Twighlight start22:34
Twighlight end04:40
Twighlight duration6h 6m
Rise10:54
Set04:54
Elevation at transit90°
Transit time19:54
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.