NGC6856 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6856 right now?
NGC6856 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6856 is currently 11° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC6856 will be 60° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC6856 will be 60° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC6856 visibility on 2026-08-18
NGC6856 Visible all night
NGC6856 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6856 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 4° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 51° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 55° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 60° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 64° |
| NGC6856 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 69° |
| NGC6856 transit | 21:20 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 34° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 22° |
Track NGC6856 Position Throughout the Night
← 18 August 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC6856 changing position in the night sky.
Finder Chart for NGC6856
Double-click to unlock the map.
| Object name | NGC6856 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6856 coordinates | 19.98809, 56.13089 |
| Center coordinates | 19.98809, 56.13089 |
NGC6856 Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of NGC6856
| Time | 06:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 336° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6856 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.
Annual motion of NGC6856
NGC6856 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 68°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC6856 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | NGC6856 is always up |
| Set | NGC6856 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 21:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 59m 17s", Dec: 56° 07' 51s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6856, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6856
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.98809° |
| Declination | 56.13089° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 11.3° |
| Azimuth | 335.9° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.