Where is NGC6974 right now?
NGC6974 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6974 is currently 29° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6974 will be 59° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6974 will be 59° above the horizon toward the east.
Track NGC6974 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6974 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6974 is near 21:00: 84° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6974 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6974 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6974
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Direction | east (89°) |
NGC6974 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6974
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 89° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6974 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.
NGC6974 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -8° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 42° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 54° | 86° | east | Twilight | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 66° | 95° | east | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 78° | 113° | south-east | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 84° | 194° | south-west | Best view | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 75° | 253° | south-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 63° | 268° | west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 52° | 276° | west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 40° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 28° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 17° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 9° | 303° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 7° | 305° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 307° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 0° | 311° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -2° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -10° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -16° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -20° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -21° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -19° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -8° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +31° 49′ |