NGC6704 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6704 right now?
NGC6704 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6704 tonight
NGC6704 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC6704 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6704 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -52° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 43° |
| NGC6704 transit | 11:22 | 45° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 43° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 40° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 37° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 32° |
| NGC6704 set | 17:03 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -51° |
| NGC6704 rise | 05:36 |
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NGC6704 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6704
| Time | 20:44 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Azimuth | 304° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6704 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 NGC6704 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6704 will remain visible until November 22, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 05:36 |
| Set | 16:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 11:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 50m 45s", Dec: -5° 12' 19s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Scutum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6704, 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 NGC6704 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6704 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6704
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 50m 46s |
| Declination | -5° 12′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | -40.7° |
| Azimuth | 304.4° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.