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NGC6969 Position and Visibility Tonight

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Where is NGC6969 right now?

NGC6969 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 77° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 13.52.
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NGC6969 tonight

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NGC6969 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC6969 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6969 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
NGC6969 rise12:05
Sunset17:4581°
NGC6969 transit18:0482°
Civil sunset18:0882°
Twilight start (−12°)18:3379°
Astronomical observing session begins18:5874°
NGC6969 set00:03
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated 00:12-2°
Astronomical observing session ends04:29-65°
Moonset12:389°

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Finder Chart for NGC6969

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NGC6969 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC6969

Time18:48
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation77°
Azimuth305°
Here you can see the current position of NGC6969 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 NGC6969 Visible Throughout the Year?

NGC6969 will remain visible until December 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateMon, 2 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:54
Astronomical observing session ends04:24
Astronomical observing duration9h 29m
Rise12:01
Set23:59
Elevation at transit82°
Transit time18:00
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 48m 27s", Dec: 07° 44' 23s
Magnitude14
ConstellationDelphinus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6969, 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 NGC6969 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6969

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension20h 48m 28s
Declination07° 44′ 24″
Magnitude13.52
ConstellationDelphinus
Elevation76.5°
Azimuth305.2°

More about NGC6969

  • Where is NGC6969 right now?
  • How to find NGC6969

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.

For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.