Where is NGC6992 right now?
NGC6992 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6992 is currently 25° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6992 will be 74° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 17:33 local time. At that moment, NGC6992 will be 74° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC6992 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6992 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6992 is near 19:00: 84° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC6992 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6992 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 NGC6992
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Direction | south-east (106°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC6992 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6992
| Time | 17:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 74° |
| Azimuth | 106° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6992 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.
NGC6992 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 10, 12:00 | 11° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 13:00 | 21° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 14:00 | 32° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 15:00 | 44° | 79° | east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 16:00 | 56° | 87° | east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 17:00 | 68° | 97° | east | Twilight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 18:00 | 79° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 19:00 | 84° | 210° | south-west | Best view | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 20:00 | 74° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 21:00 | 62° | 269° | west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 22:00 | 50° | 277° | west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 10, 23:00 | 38° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 00:00 | 27° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 01:00 | 16° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 02:00 | 6° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 03:00 | -3° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 03:45 — Astronomical night ends | -9° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 04:00 | -11° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 04:15 — Twilight end | -13° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 04:46 — Civil sunrise | -16° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 05:00 | -17° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 05:13 — Sunrise | -18° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 06:00 | -20° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 07:00 | -21° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 08:00 | -19° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 09:00 | -14° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 10:00 | -7° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 11:00 | 2° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Oct 11, 12:00 | 11° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |