Blinking Planetary (NGC6826) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Blinking Planetary right now?
Blinking Planetary (NGC6826) is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63 degrees, NGC6826 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC6826 Visibility on March 21
NGC6826 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
NGC6826 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 1.2% illuminated  | 05:50 | 72° |
| NGC6826 transit | 06:59 | 77° |
| Sunset | 17:18 | 1° |
| NGC6826 set | 17:29 | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:47 | -2° |
| Moon Set | 19:40 | -2° |
| NGC6826 rise | 20:25 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:42 | 53° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:43 | 63° |
| Sunrise | 05:10 | 67° |
Track NGC6826 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6826
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| Object name | NGC6826 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6826 coordinates | 19.7467, 50.52503 |
| Center coordinates | 19.7467, 50.52503 |
NGC6826 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6826
| Time | 09:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6826 elevation | 63° |
| NGC6826 Azimuth | 50° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6826 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6826's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6826
NGC6826 will be visible until January, 13, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sat, 21 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:42 |
| Twighlight end | 03:37 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 54m |
| Rise | 20:25 |
| Set | 17:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 06:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 44m 48s", Dec: 50° 31' 30s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6826, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6826 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC6826 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6826
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.7467° |
| Declination | 50.52503° |
| Magnitude | 9.44 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 62.5° |
| Azimuth | 50.4° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.