NGC6879 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6879 right now?
NGC6879 is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.50.
NGC6879 tonight
NGC6879 visibility on 2026-11-05
NGC6879 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6879 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | -14° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | 48° |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 67° |
| NGC6879 transit | 12:45 | 67° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 67° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 65° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 62° |
| NGC6879 set | 19:43 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | -33° |
| NGC6879 rise | 05:43 |
Track NGC6879 position throughout the night
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NGC6879 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6879
| Time | 14:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 235° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6879 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 NGC6879 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6879 will remain visible until January 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 05:43 |
| Set | 19:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 12:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 10m 26s", Dec: 16° 55' 22s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6879, 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 NGC6879 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6879 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6879
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 10m 27s |
| Declination | 16° 55′ 22″ |
| Magnitude | 12.5 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 56.4° |
| Azimuth | 234.8° |
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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