Where is NGC6972 right now?
NGC6972 is located in the constellation Delphinus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 64° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 14.02.
Where and When to Look for NGC6972 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC6972 is near 19:00: 73° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC6972 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC6972 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC6972 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6972
| Constellation | Delphinus |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Direction | north-west (293°) |
| Magnitude | 14 |
NGC6972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6972
| Time | 19:40 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Azimuth | 293° |
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.
NGC6972 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -2° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 13° | 80° | east | Daylight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 28° | 79° | east | Daylight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 43° | 76° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 57° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 71° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 80° | 8° | north | Twilight | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 73° | 307° | north-west | Best view | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 60° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 45° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 31° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 16° | 280° | west | Visible | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 1° | 280° | west | Very low | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | -14° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -28° | 281° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -43° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -58° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | -64° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | -70° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -71° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -75° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | -79° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -80° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -73° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -59° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -45° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -30° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -16° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -1° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 20h 49m | +09° 53′ |