Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC6741) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6741 right now?
NGC6741 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6741 tonight
NGC6741 visibility on 2026-10-22
NGC6741 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6741 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 71.9% illuminated  | 14:01 | 42° |
| NGC6741 transit | 16:08 | 52° |
| Sunset | 16:21 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 16:49 | 51° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:19 | 49° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:49 | 46° |
| NGC6741 set | 22:06 | |
| Moonset | 01:36 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 | -53° |
| NGC6741 rise | 10:06 |
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Finder Chart for NGC6741
Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC6741) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC6741)
| Time | 22:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Azimuth | 273° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6741 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 Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC6741) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6741 will remain visible until December 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:53 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 10:06 |
| Set | 22:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 16:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 02m 36s", Dec: 00° 26' 57s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6741, 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 NGC6741 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6741 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6741
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 02m 37s |
| Declination | 00° 26′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Azimuth | 272.5° |
Data Credits
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