NGC6951 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6951 right now?
NGC6951 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.41.
NGC6951 tonight
NGC6951 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC6951 Visible all night
NGC6951 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6951 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 21° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 55° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 63° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 64° |
| NGC6951 transit | 13:08 | 64° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 64° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 63° |
| NGC6951 is always above the horizon | ||
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 16° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 17° |
Track NGC6951 position throughout the night
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NGC6951 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6951
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 335° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6951 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 NGC6951 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6951 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 48°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC6951 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC6951 is always up |
| Set | NGC6951 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 64° |
| Transit time | 13:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 37m 14s", Dec: 66° 06' 20s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6951, 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 NGC6951 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6951 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6951
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 37m 14s |
| Declination | 66° 06′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 12.41 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 27.7° |
| Azimuth | 335.1° |
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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