NGC6971 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6971 right now?
NGC6971 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 78° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.74.
NGC6971 tonight
NGC6971 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC6971 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6971 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6971 rise | 12:06 | |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 82° |
| NGC6971 transit | 18:05 | 84° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 84° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 81° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 75° |
| NGC6971 set | 00:04 | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | -66° |
| Moonset | 12:38 | 9° |
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NGC6971 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6971
| Time | 18:48 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Azimuth | 299° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6971 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 NGC6971 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6971 will remain visible until December 22, 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 | 12:02 |
| Set | 00:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 18:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 49m 23s", Dec: 05° 59' 44s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6971, 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 NGC6971 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6971 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6971
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 49m 24s |
| Declination | 05° 59′ 44″ |
| Magnitude | 14.74 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 77.6° |
| Azimuth | 299.1° |
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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