Where is NGC6997 right now?
NGC6997 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although NGC6997 is currently 27° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6997 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC6997 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC6997 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC6997 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC6997 is near 21:00: 83° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC6997 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC6997 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 83° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6997
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Direction | north-east (64°) |
| Magnitude | 10 |
NGC6997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6997
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 64° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6997 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.
NGC6997 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 1° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 8° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 16° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 25° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 35° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 45° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 63° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 66° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 77° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 83° | 359° | north | Best view | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 76° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 66° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 55° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 45° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 35° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 25° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 23° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 18° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 16° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 14° | 316° | north-west | Twilight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 10° | 320° | north-west | Very low | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 8° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 1° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -4° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -7° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -8° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -7° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -3° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 2° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 56m | +44° 37′ |