Where is NGC6856 right now?
NGC6856 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6856 is currently 45° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6856 will be 65° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6856 will be 65° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6856 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6856 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6856 is near 20:00: 71° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6856 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6856 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 71° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6856
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Direction | north-east (33°) |
NGC6856 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6856
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 65° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
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.
NGC6856 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 16° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 23° | 35° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 30° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 38° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 46° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 54° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 62° | 38° | north-east | Twilight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 69° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 71° | 1° | north | Best view | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 69° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 63° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 55° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 47° | 315° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 38° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 30° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 23° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 325° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 18° | 328° | north-west | Visible | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 16° | 330° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 331° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 12° | 335° | north-west | Twilight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 11° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 7° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 4° | 352° | north | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 3° | 0° | north | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 4° | 8° | north | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 7° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 11° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 16° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 19h 59m | +56° 07′ |