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.
Where and When to Look for NGC6942 Tonight
NGC6942 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 4° below the horizon near 13:00.
How NGC6942 Moves Across the Sky
NGC6942 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 4° toward the south.
Track NGC6942 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6942
| Constellation | Indus |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | south-west (229°) |
| Magnitude | 12 |
NGC6942 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6942
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| 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.
NGC6942 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -6° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -4° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -5° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -7° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -11° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -16° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -23° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -30° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -38° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -47° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -55° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -64° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -71° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -74° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -76° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -76° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -75° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -73° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -73° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -67° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -58° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -50° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -41° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -33° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -25° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -18° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -13° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -8° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -5° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 20h 40m | −54° 18′ |