NGC6886 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6886 right now?
NGC6886 is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.40.
NGC6886 tonight
NGC6886 visibility on 2026-11-05
NGC6886 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6886 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | -12° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | 49° |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 69° |
| NGC6886 transit | 12:47 | 70° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 70° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 65° |
| NGC6886 set | 19:57 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | -30° |
| NGC6886 rise | 05:34 |
Track NGC6886 position throughout the night
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NGC6886 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6886
| Time | 14:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 238° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6886 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 NGC6886 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6886 will remain visible until January 4, 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 | 05:34 |
| Set | 19:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 12:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 12m 42s", Dec: 19° 59' 22s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6886, 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 NGC6886 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6886 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6886
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 12m 43s |
| Declination | 19° 59′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 59.1° |
| Azimuth | 238° |
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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