NGC6820 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6820 right now?
NGC6820 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6820 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6820 will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6820 will be 69° above the horizon toward the south-west.
NGC6820 tonight
NGC6820 visibility on 2026-10-31
NGC6820 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6820 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 73° |
| NGC6820 transit | 13:33 | 73° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 72° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 69° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 65° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 25° |
| NGC6820 set | 20:56 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -27° |
| NGC6820 rise | 06:07 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 40° |
Track NGC6820 position throughout the night
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NGC6820 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6820
| Time | 08:19 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 78° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6820 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 NGC6820 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6820 will remain visible until December 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 06:07 |
| Set | 20:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 13:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 42m 28s", Dec: 23° 05' 17s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6820, 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 NGC6820 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6820 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6820
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 42m 28s |
| Declination | 23° 05′ 17″ |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 78.5° |
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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