NGC6958 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6958 right now?
NGC6958 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 52° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 11.40.
NGC6958 tonight
NGC6958 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC6958 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6958 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -12° |
| NGC6958 rise | 12:01 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 17° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 52° |
| NGC6958 transit | 18:00 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 52° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 50° |
| NGC6958 set | 23:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -47° |
Track NGC6958 position throughout the night
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NGC6958 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6958
| Time | 18:11 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6958 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 NGC6958 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6958 will remain visible until December 13, 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 | 11:57 |
| Set | 23:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 17:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 48m 42s", Dec: -37° 59' 50s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6958, 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 NGC6958 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6958 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6958
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 48m 43s |
| Declination | -37° 59′ 51″ |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 51.9° |
| Azimuth | 183.6° |
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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