Where is NGC6992 right now?
NGC6992 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6992 is currently 37° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6992 will be 58° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6992 will be 58° above the horizon toward the 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 21:00: 84° above the horizon toward the south. 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, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6992
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Direction | east (89°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC6992 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6992
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Azimuth | 89° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | -9° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -1° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 8° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 19° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 30° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 41° | 78° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 53° | 85° | east | Twilight | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 65° | 94° | east | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 77° | 110° | south-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 84° | 183° | south | Best view | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 76° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 64° | 266° | west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 53° | 275° | west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 41° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 29° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 18° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 10° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 8° | 304° | north-west | Very low | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 5° | 307° | north-west | Very low | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 1° | 311° | north-west | Very low | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -1° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -16° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -20° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -21° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -19° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -9° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +31° 44′ |