NGC6998 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6998 right now?
NGC6998 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 62° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 14.06.
NGC6998 tonight
NGC6998 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC6998 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6998 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -11° |
| NGC6998 rise | 12:14 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 16° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 61° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 62° |
| NGC6998 transit | 18:13 | 62° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 62° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 60° |
| NGC6998 set | 00:12 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -53° |
Track NGC6998 position throughout the night
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NGC6998 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6998
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 179° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6998 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.
When Is NGC6998 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6998 will remain visible until December 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 12:10 |
| Set | 00:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 18:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 01m 37s", Dec: -28° 01' 54s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6998, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC6998 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6998 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6998
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 01m 38s |
| Declination | -28° 01′ 55″ |
| Magnitude | 14.06 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 179.5° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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