NGC6972 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6972 right now?
NGC6972 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.02.
NGC6972 tonight
NGC6972 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC6972 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC6972 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6972 rise | 12:06 | |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 79° |
| NGC6972 transit | 18:05 | 80° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 80° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 78° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 74° |
| NGC6972 set | 00:04 | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | -64° |
| Moonset | 12:38 | 9° |
Track NGC6972 position throughout the night
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NGC6972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6972
| Time | 18:48 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 75° |
| Azimuth | 313° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6972 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 NGC6972 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6972 will remain visible until December 21, 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 | 80° |
| Transit time | 18:01 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 49m 58s", Dec: 09° 53' 56s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6972, 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 NGC6972 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6972 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6972
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 49m 59s |
| Declination | 09° 53′ 57″ |
| Magnitude | 14.02 |
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 75.5° |
| Azimuth | 313.2° |
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.