Where is NGC6979 right now?
NGC6979 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6979 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6979 will be 60° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6979 will be 60° above the horizon toward the east.
Track NGC6979 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6979 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6979 is near 21:00: 84° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6979 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6979 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 NGC6979
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Direction | east (89°) |
NGC6979 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6979
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 89° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6979 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.
NGC6979 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 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -0° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 42° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 54° | 85° | east | Twilight | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 66° | 94° | east | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 78° | 112° | south-east | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 84° | 196° | south-west | Best view | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 75° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 63° | 268° | west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 51° | 276° | west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 40° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 28° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 17° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 9° | 303° | north-west | Very low | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 7° | 305° | north-west | Very low | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 308° | north-west | Very low | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 0° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -2° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -10° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -16° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -20° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -21° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -19° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -14° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -8° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 50m | +32° 01′ |