Where is NGC6947 right now?
NGC6947 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 13.43.
Where and When to Look for NGC6947 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6947 is near 19:00: 54° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6947 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6947 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6947 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6947
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Direction | south-west (206°) |
| Magnitude | 13.4 |
NGC6947 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6947
| Time | 19:05 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 206° |
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.
NGC6947 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | 1° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 14° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 26° | 127° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 38° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 48° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 55° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 57° | 183° | south | Twilight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 54° | 204° | south-west | Best view | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 46° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 35° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 23° | 234° | south-west | Visible | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 11° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | -2° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | -14° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | -27° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | -38° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | -48° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -52° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | -55° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | -55° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | -57° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -57° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -54° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -45° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -35° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -23° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -11° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | 2° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 41m | −32° 29′ |