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NGC6944 Position and Visibility Tonight

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Where is NGC6944 right now?

NGC6944 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 13.68.
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NGC6944 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC6944 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6944 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
NGC6944 rise11:55
Sunset17:4583°
NGC6944 transit17:5483°
Civil sunset18:0882°
Twilight start (−12°)18:3378°
Astronomical observing session begins18:5873°
NGC6944 set23:53
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated 00:12-5°
Astronomical observing session ends04:29-68°
Moonset12:3812°

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Finder Chart for NGC6944

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NGC6944 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC6944

Time18:48
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation75°
Azimuth298°
Here you can see the current position of NGC6944 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 NGC6944 Visible Throughout the Year?

NGC6944 will remain visible until December 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateMon, 2 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:54
Astronomical observing session ends04:24
Astronomical observing duration9h 29m
Rise11:51
Set23:49
Elevation at transit83°
Transit time17:50
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 38m 23s", Dec: 06° 59' 47s
Magnitude14
ConstellationDelphinus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6944, 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 NGC6944 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6944

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension20h 38m 24s
Declination06° 59′ 47″
Magnitude13.68
ConstellationDelphinus
Elevation74.7°
Azimuth297.5°

More about NGC6944

  • Where is NGC6944 right now?
  • How to find NGC6944

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.