Where is NGC6956 right now?
NGC6956 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 13.40.
Where and When to Look for NGC6956 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6956 is near 19:00: 70° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6956 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6956 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC6956 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6956
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Direction | north-west (297°) |
| Magnitude | 13.4 |
NGC6956 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6956
| Time | 19:40 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 297° |
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.
NGC6956 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | 0° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 14° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 29° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 44° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 58° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 71° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 77° | 360° | north | Twilight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 70° | 310° | north-west | Best view | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 58° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 43° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 29° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 14° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 0° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | -15° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -30° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -44° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -58° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | -65° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | -70° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -71° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -74° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | -77° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -77° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -70° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -57° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -43° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -29° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -14° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | 1° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 43m | +12° 30′ |