NGC6688 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6688 right now?
NGC6688 is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6688 will be 43° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, NGC6688 will be 43° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC6688 tonight
NGC6688 visibility on 2026-10-28
NGC6688 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6688 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6688 transit | 17:18 | 55° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 49° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 46° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 43° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 39° |
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated  | 20:52 | 29° |
| NGC6688 set | 23:21 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -52° |
| Moonset | 09:30 | -20° |
| NGC6688 rise | 11:11 |
Track NGC6688 position throughout the night
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NGC6688 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6688
| Time | 08:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -34° |
| Azimuth | 43° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6688 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 NGC6688 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6688 will remain visible until November 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 29 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 11:11 |
| Set | 23:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 17:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 40m 40s", Dec: 36° 17' 22s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6688, 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 NGC6688 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6688 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6688
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 40m 40s |
| Declination | 36° 17′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 13.85 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -34.4° |
| Azimuth | 42.8° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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