Where is NGC6826 right now?
NGC6826 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:23 local time. At that moment, NGC6826 will be 76° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:23 local time. At that moment, NGC6826 will be 76° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC6826 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6826 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6826 is near 17:00: 77° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6826 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6826 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6826
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Direction | north-west (346°) |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
NGC6826 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6826
| Time | 17:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 346° |
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.
NGC6826 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 18, 12:00 | 36° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 13:00 | 46° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 14:00 | 55° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 15:00 | 65° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 16:00 | 73° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 17:00 | 77° | 2° | north | Best view | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 18:00 | 73° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 19:00 | 65° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 20:00 | 56° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 21:00 | 46° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 22:00 | 37° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 18, 23:00 | 28° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 00:00 | 20° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 01:00 | 13° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 02:00 | 6° | 333° | north-west | Very low | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 03:00 | 2° | 341° | north-west | Very low | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 03:52 — Astronomical night ends | -1° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 04:00 | -1° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 04:23 — Twilight end | -2° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 04:53 — Civil sunrise | -2° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 05:00 | -2° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 05:21 — Sunrise | -2° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 06:00 | -1° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 07:00 | 2° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 08:00 | 6° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 09:00 | 12° | 34° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 10:00 | 20° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 11:00 | 28° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |
| Oct 19, 12:00 | 37° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 44m | +50° 31′ |