Where is NGC6991 right now?
NGC6991 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6991 is currently 35° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6991 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6991 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6991 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6991 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6991 is near 21:00: 80° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6991 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6991 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6991
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Direction | north-east (58°) |
NGC6991 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6991
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6991 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.
NGC6991 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 4° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 10° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 18° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 27° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 36° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 46° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 58° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 66° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 75° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 80° | 357° | north | Best view | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 75° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 65° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 55° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 45° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 35° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 26° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 19° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 17° | 317° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 12° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 10° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 3° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -1° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -4° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -5° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -4° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -1° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 4° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 54m | +47° 27′ |