Where is Nekkar right now?
Nekkar is located in the constellation Bootes. Although Nekkar is currently 4° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
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.
Track Nekkar position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Nekkar Tonight
The best observable position of Nekkar is near 18:00: 49° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
Nekkar will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. You can also see when Nekkar is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Nekkar Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Nekkar moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Nekkar
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Direction | north-west (292°) |
| Right Ascension | 15h 01m |
| Declination | +40° 23′ |
| Magnitude | 3.49 |
Nekkar Passage Through Night
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Current position of Nekkar
| Time | 18:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 292° |
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.
Nekkar Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
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| Sep 16, 12:00 | 62° | 72° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 13:00 | 73° | 73° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 14:00 | 84° | 57° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 15:00 | 83° | 297° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 16:00 | 71° | 287° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 17:00 | 60° | 288° | north-west | Daylight |
| Sep 16, 18:00 | 49° | 291° | north-west | Best view |
| Sep 16, 19:00 | 38° | 296° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 16, 20:00 | 27° | 302° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 16, 21:00 | 18° | 308° | north-west | Visible |
| Sep 16, 22:00 | 9° | 315° | north-west | Very low |
| Sep 16, 23:00 | 1° | 324° | north-west | Very low |
| Sep 17, 00:00 | -5° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 01:00 | -10° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 02:00 | -12° | 355° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 03:00 | -12° | 7° | north | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 03:23 — Astronomical night ends | -11° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 03:54 — Twilight end | -10° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 04:00 | -9° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 04:25 — Civil sunrise | -7° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 04:52 — Sunrise | -5° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 05:00 | -4° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Sep 17, 06:00 | 2° | 38° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 07:00 | 10° | 46° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 08:00 | 19° | 53° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 09:00 | 29° | 60° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 10:00 | 40° | 65° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 11:00 | 51° | 69° | north-east | Daylight |
| Sep 17, 12:00 | 62° | 73° | north-east | Daylight |