Where is NGC6939 right now?
NGC6939 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although NGC6939 is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6939 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6939 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6939 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6939 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6939 is near 21:00: 66° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6939 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6939 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6939
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | north-east (30°) |
| Magnitude | 7.8 |
NGC6939 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6939
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 30° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6939 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.
NGC6939 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 17° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 22° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 28° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 35° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 42° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 49° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 34° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 62° | 25° | north-east | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 66° | 10° | north | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 66° | 352° | north | Best view | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 63° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 57° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 50° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 43° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 36° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 29° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 24° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 23° | 330° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 332° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 18° | 334° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 17° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 13° | 342° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 10° | 349° | north | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 8° | 356° | north | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 8° | 3° | north | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 10° | 11° | north | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 13° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 17° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 31m | +60° 39′ |