Where is NGC6543 right now?
NGC6543 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 45° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 9.01.
Twilight begins at 20:29 local time. At that moment, NGC6543 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 20:29 local time. At that moment, NGC6543 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC6543 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6543 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6543 is near 18:00: 57° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6543 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6543 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6543
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Direction | north-west (330°) |
| Magnitude | 9 |
NGC6543 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6543
| Time | 20:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 330° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6543 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.
NGC6543 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 44° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 49° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 55° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 59° | 15° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 61° | 4° | north | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 60° | 352° | north | Twilight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 57° | 342° | north-west | Best view | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 53° | 335° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 47° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 42° | 330° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 36° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 30° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 25° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 21° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 17° | 346° | north-west | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 15° | 352° | north | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 356° | north | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 14° | 358° | north | Visible | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 14° | 359° | north | Twilight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 14° | 2° | north | Twilight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 14° | 4° | north | Twilight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 14° | 5° | north | Twilight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 16° | 10° | north | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 19° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 22° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 27° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 32° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 38° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 44° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 58m | +66° 37′ |