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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC7686 Observation Details

NGC7686

NGC7686 Daily Motion


NGC7686 will be visible until February, 27, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

NGC7686 Visibility Timetable on September 07

NGC7686 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC7686 rise13:25
Moon Rise, 99.4% illuminated17:0624°
Sunset17:2727°
Civil sunset17:5431°
Astrosession begin18:5841°
NGC7686 transit23:3178°
Astrosession end03:1349°
Civil sunrise04:1738°
Moon Set04:3436°
Sunrise04:4434°
NGC7686 set09:37

Track NGC7686 Position Throughout the Night

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Where is NGC7686 right now?

NGC7686 is located in the constellation Andromeda, at right ascension 23h 30m 07s" and declination 49° 08' 02s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Finder Chart for NGC7686

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Object nameNGC7686
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC7686 coordinates23.50205, 49.13411
Center coordinates23.50205, 49.13411

NGC7686 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC7686

Time10:00
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC7686 elevation-1°
NGC7686 Azimuth15°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC7686 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC7686's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC7686

Time
DateSun, 7 September 2025
Twighlight start18:53
Twighlight end03:07
Twighlight duration8h 13m
Rise13:25
Set09:37
Elevation at transit78°
Transit time23:31
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 23h 30m 07s", Dec: 49° 08' 02s
Magnitude6
ConstellationAndromeda
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC7686, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC7686 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC7686

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension23.50205°
Declination49.13411°
Magnitude5.60
ConstellationAndromeda
Elevation-1.1°
Azimuth15°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.