NGC6956 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6956 right now?
NGC6956 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 13.40.
NGC6956 tonight
NGC6956 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC6956 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6956 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6956 rise | 12:00 | |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 77° |
| NGC6956 transit | 17:59 | 77° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 77° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 75° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 71° |
| NGC6956 set | 23:58 | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | -3° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | -65° |
| Moonset | 12:38 | 10° |
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NGC6956 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6956
| Time | 18:48 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6956 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 NGC6956 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6956 will remain visible until December 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:54 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 11:56 |
| Set | 23:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 17:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 43m 53s", Dec: 12° 30' 42s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6956, 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 NGC6956 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6956 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6956
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 43m 54s |
| Declination | 12° 30′ 43″ |
| Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 72.6° |
| Azimuth | 316.3° |
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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