NGC6942 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6942 right now?
NGC6942 is located in the constellation Indus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6942 tonight
NGC6942 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC6942 is Not visible tonight
NGC6942 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6942 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -57° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -11° |
| NGC6942 transit | 13:11 | -4° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -5° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -74° |
Track NGC6942 position throughout the night
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NGC6942 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6942
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -46° |
| Azimuth | 229° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6942 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 NGC6942 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC6942 is always down |
| Set | NGC6942 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -4° |
| Transit time | 13:07 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 40m 37s", Dec: -54° 18' 11s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Indus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6942, 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 NGC6942 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6942 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6942
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 40m 38s |
| Declination | -54° 18′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 11.97 |
| Constellation | Indus |
| Elevation | -45.7° |
| Azimuth | 228.8° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.