Where is NGC6917 right now?
NGC6917 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.24.
Where and When to Look for NGC6917 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6917 is near 19:00: 69° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6917 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6917 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6917 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6917
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Direction | north-west (286°) |
| Magnitude | 14.2 |
NGC6917 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6917
| Time | 19:40 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 286° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6917 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.
NGC6917 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | 4° | 82° | east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 19° | 81° | east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 34° | 80° | east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 48° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 63° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 76° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 81° | 333° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 69° | 293° | north-west | Best view | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 55° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 40° | 281° | west | Visible | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 25° | 279° | west | Visible | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 11° | 278° | west | Visible | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | -4° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | -19° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -34° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -49° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -63° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | -70° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | -76° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -77° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -80° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | -82° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -81° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -69° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -54° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -40° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -25° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -10° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 5° | 82° | east | Daylight | 20h 27m | +08° 05′ |