NGC6999 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6999 right now?
NGC6999 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 14.91.
NGC6999 tonight
NGC6999 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC6999 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC6999 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -11° |
| NGC6999 rise | 12:14 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 16° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 61° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 62° |
| NGC6999 transit | 18:13 | 62° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 62° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 60° |
| NGC6999 set | 00:12 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -53° |
Track NGC6999 position throughout the night
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NGC6999 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6999
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 62° |
| Azimuth | 179° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6999 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 NGC6999 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC6999 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 59s", Dec: -28° 03' 32s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6999, 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 NGC6999 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC6999 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6999
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 01m 60s |
| Declination | -28° 03′ 32″ |
| Magnitude | 14.91 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 61.9° |
| 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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