NGC6842 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6842 right now?
NGC6842 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although NGC6842 is currently 24° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6842 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6842 will be 76° above the horizon toward the south-west.
NGC6842 tonight
NGC6842 visibility on 2026-10-31
NGC6842 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6842 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 79° |
| NGC6842 transit | 13:46 | 79° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 79° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 76° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 71° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 30° |
| NGC6842 set | 21:36 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -21° |
| NGC6842 rise | 05:51 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 40° |
Track NGC6842 position throughout the night
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NGC6842 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6842
| Time | 08:19 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 71° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6842 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 NGC6842 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6842 will remain visible until January 6, 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 | 05:51 |
| Set | 21:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 13:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 55m 02s", Dec: 29° 17' 21s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6842, 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 NGC6842 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6842 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6842
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 55m 02s |
| Declination | 29° 17′ 21″ |
| Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Constellation | Vulpecula |
| Elevation | 24.2° |
| Azimuth | 71.1° |
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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