NGC6947 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6947 right now?
NGC6947 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 57° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 13.43.
NGC6947 tonight
NGC6947 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC6947 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6947 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -15° |
| NGC6947 rise | 11:54 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 20° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 57° |
| NGC6947 transit | 17:53 | 58° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 57° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 56° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 54° |
| NGC6947 set | 23:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -52° |
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NGC6947 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6947
| Time | 18:11 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 57° |
| Azimuth | 187° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6947 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 NGC6947 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6947 will remain visible until December 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 11:50 |
| Set | 23:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 58° |
| Transit time | 17:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 41m 15s", Dec: -32° 29' 11s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6947, 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 NGC6947 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6947 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6947
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 41m 15s |
| Declination | -32° 29′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 13.43 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 57.2° |
| Azimuth | 187.3° |
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.
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