NGC6827 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6827 right now?
NGC6827 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:04 local time. At that moment, NGC6827 will be 70° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:04 local time. At that moment, NGC6827 will be 70° above the horizon toward the south-east.
NGC6827 visibility on 2026-09-21
NGC6827 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6827 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6827 rise | 11:48 | |
Moonrise, 60.8% illuminated  | 14:04 | 26° |
| Sunset | 17:06 | 61° |
| Civil sunset | 17:33 | 66° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:04 | 70° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:34 | 73° |
| NGC6827 transit | 18:56 | 74° |
| Moonset | 23:40 | 27° |
| NGC6827 set | 02:04 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:27 | -14° |
Track NGC6827 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for NGC6827
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| Object name | NGC6827 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6827 coordinates | 19.81484, 21.21506 |
| Center coordinates | 19.81484, 21.21506 |
NGC6827 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6827
| Time | 11:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 63° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6827 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 NGC6827 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6827 will remain visible until December 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 21 September 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:30 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:21 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 50m |
| Rise | 11:44 |
| Set | 02:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 18:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 48m 53s", Dec: 21° 12' 54s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6827, 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 NGC6827 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6827 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6827
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 48m 53s |
| Declination | 21° 12′ 54″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | -0.4° |
| Azimuth | 62.6° |
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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