Where is NGC6996 right now?
NGC6996 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6996 is currently 42° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6996 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6996 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6996 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6996 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6996 is near 21:00: 82° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6996 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6996 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6996
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Direction | north-east (62°) |
NGC6996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6996
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 62° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6996 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.
NGC6996 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 2° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 9° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 17° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 26° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 35° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 45° | 60° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 62° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 66° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 76° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 82° | 359° | north | Best view | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 76° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 66° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 55° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 45° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 35° | 304° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 25° | 309° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 18° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 16° | 315° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 14° | 317° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 10° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 9° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 2° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -3° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -6° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -7° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -6° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -3° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 3° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +45° 28′ |