NGC6943 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6943 right now?
NGC6943 is located in the constellation PAVO. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC6943 tonight
NGC6943 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC6943 is Not visible tonight
NGC6943 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6943 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -22° |
| NGC6943 transit | 17:46 | -16° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -16° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -50° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -55° |
Track NGC6943 position throughout the night
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NGC6943 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6943
| Time | 14:49 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 164° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6943 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 NGC6943 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | NGC6943 is always down |
| Set | NGC6943 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -16° |
| Transit time | 17:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 44m 33s", Dec: -68° 44' 51s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Pavo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6943, 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 NGC6943 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6943 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6943
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 44m 34s |
| Declination | -68° 44′ 52″ |
| Magnitude | 11.39 |
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 164.3° |
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.