Where is NGC6960 right now?
NGC6960 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6960 is currently 18° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6960 will be 81° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, NGC6960 will be 81° above the horizon toward the south.
Where and When to Look for NGC6960 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6960 is near 15:00: 80° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6960 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6960 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC6960 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6960
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Direction | south (172°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC6960 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6960
| Time | 14:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 81° |
| Azimuth | 172° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6960 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.
NGC6960 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 57° | 94° | east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 68° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 78° | 138° | south-east | Twilight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 80° | 209° | south-west | Best view | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 71° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 59° | 263° | west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 48° | 274° | west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 37° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 25° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 15° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 5° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -4° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -11° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -16° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -19° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -19° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -19° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -19° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -17° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -12° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -5° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 4° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 13° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 24° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 35° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 46° | 85° | east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 58° | 95° | east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 69° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 20h 45m | +30° 35′ |