Blinking Planetary (NGC6826) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6826 right now?
NGC6826 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 74° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.44.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time. At that moment, NGC6826 will be 74° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 19:02 local time. At that moment, NGC6826 will be 74° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC6826 visibility on 2026-09-06
NGC6826 Visible from sunset until sunrise
NGC6826 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:58 | 38° |
| Sunset | 17:29 | 62° |
| Civil sunset | 17:56 | 66° |
| Twilight start | 18:28 | 70° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:00 | 74° |
| NGC6826 transit | 19:51 | 77° |
Moonrise, 31.2% illuminated  | 23:22 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:12 | 17° |
| Twilight end | 03:44 | 13° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:16 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 04:43 | 7° |
| NGC6826 set | 06:21 | |
| NGC6826 rise | 09:17 |
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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| NGC6826 coordinates | 19.7467, 50.52503 |
| Center coordinates | 19.7467, 50.52503 |
Blinking Planetary (NGC6826) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Blinking Planetary (NGC6826)
| Time | 19:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 30° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6826 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 Blinking Planetary (NGC6826) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6826 will remain visible until January 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:58 |
| Twilight end | 03:11 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 09:17 |
| Set | 06:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 19:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 44m 48s", Dec: 50° 31' 30s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6826, 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 NGC6826 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6826 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6826
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 44m 48s |
| Declination | 50° 31′ 30″ |
| Magnitude | 9.44 |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 74.2° |
| Azimuth | 29.6° |
Data Credits
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