NGC6852 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6852 right now?
NGC6852 is located in the constellation Aquila. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.60.
NGC6852 tonight
NGC6852 visibility on 2026-10-22
NGC6852 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6852 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6852 rise | 11:02 | |
Moonrise, 71.9% illuminated  | 14:01 | 35° |
| Sunset | 16:21 | 53° |
| Civil sunset | 16:49 | 54° |
| NGC6852 transit | 17:06 | 54° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:19 | 54° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:49 | 53° |
| NGC6852 set | 23:10 | |
| Moonset | 01:36 | -28° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 | -48° |
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NGC6852 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6852
| Time | 22:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 265° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6852 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 NGC6852 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6852 will remain visible until December 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:53 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 10:58 |
| Set | 23:06 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 17:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 00m 39s", Dec: 01° 43' 41s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6852, 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 NGC6852 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6852 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6852
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 00m 39s |
| Declination | 01° 43′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | 8.8° |
| Azimuth | 265.4° |
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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