Where is NGC6946 right now?
NGC6946 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6946 is currently 29° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6946 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6946 will be 59° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6946 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6946 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6946 is near 21:00: 67° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6946 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6946 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6946
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | north-east (32°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
NGC6946 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6946
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 32° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6946 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.
NGC6946 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 16° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 21° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 27° | 34° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 34° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 42° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 49° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 62° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 66° | 12° | north-east | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 67° | 353° | north | Best view | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 64° | 337° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 58° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 51° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 43° | 321° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 36° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 29° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 24° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 23° | 330° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 21° | 331° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 18° | 334° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 17° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 13° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 9° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 8° | 356° | north | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 8° | 3° | north | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 9° | 10° | north | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 12° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 16° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 34m | +60° 09′ |