Where is NGC6811 right now?
NGC6811 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6811 is currently 48° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6811 will be 74° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6811 will be 74° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6811 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6811 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6811 is near 20:00: 80° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6811 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6811 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6811
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Direction | north-east (51°) |
| Magnitude | 6.8 |
NGC6811 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6811
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 51° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6811 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.
NGC6811 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 12° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 20° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 29° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 39° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 49° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 59° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 69° | 56° | north-east | Twilight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 78° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 80° | 339° | north-west | Best view | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 73° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 63° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 52° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 42° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 32° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 23° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 14° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 13° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 9° | 324° | north-west | Very low | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 7° | 325° | north-west | Very low | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 5° | 328° | north-west | Very low | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 2° | 332° | north-west | Very low | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 1° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -3° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -6° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -6° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -4° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -0° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 5° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 12° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 37m | +46° 23′ |