Where is NGC6871 right now?
NGC6871 is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 54° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.20.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, NGC6871 will be 54° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 20:25 local time. At that moment, NGC6871 will be 54° above the horizon toward the north-west.
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Where and When to Look for NGC6871 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6871 is near 17:00: 84° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC6871 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6871 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6871
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 54° |
| Direction | north-west (281°) |
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
NGC6871 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6871
| Time | 20:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 54° |
| Azimuth | 281° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6871 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.
NGC6871 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | 26° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | 37° | 70° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | 49° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | 60° | 82° | east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | 72° | 88° | east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 84° | 104° | south-east | Best view | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 83° | 259° | west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 71° | 272° | west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 59° | 279° | west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 48° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 36° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 25° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 15° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 6° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | -3° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | -9° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | -14° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | -14° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | -15° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | -16° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | -17° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | -17° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | -16° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | -14° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | -9° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | -2° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 7° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 17° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | 27° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 05m | +35° 46′ |