Where is NGC6866 right now?
NGC6866 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6866 is currently 39° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6866 will be 82° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6866 will be 82° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC6866 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6866 is near 14:00: 86° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC6866 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6866 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6866 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6866
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 82° |
| Direction | north-west (305°) |
| Magnitude | 7.6 |
NGC6866 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6866
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 82° |
| Azimuth | 305° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6866 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.
NGC6866 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 68° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 79° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 86° | 348° | north-west | Best view | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 77° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 66° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 56° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 45° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 35° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 26° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 17° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 9° | 322° | north-west | Very low | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 3° | 330° | north-west | Very low | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -2° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -5° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -6° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -6° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -6° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -5° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -4° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -1° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 4° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 11° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 19° | 48° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 28° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 37° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 48° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 58° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 69° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 80° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 03m | +44° 09′ |