NGC7686 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7686 right now?
NGC7686 is located in the constellation Andromeda. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56 degrees, NGC7686 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:00 local time, and at that moment, NGC7686 will appear at an altitude of 26 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 17:00 local time, and at that moment, NGC7686 will appear at an altitude of 26 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC7686 Visibility on March 04
NGC7686 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC7686 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7686 transit | 10:51 | 78° |
| Sunset | 16:02 | 35° |
| Civil sunset | 16:30 | 30° |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | 29° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | 22° |
| NGC7686 set | 20:57 | |
| NGC7686 rise | 00:41 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 04:35 | 25° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | 31° |
Track NGC7686 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC7686
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| Object name | NGC7686 |
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| NGC7686 coordinates | 23.50205, 49.13411 |
| Center coordinates | 23.50205, 49.13411 |
NGC7686 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7686
| Time | 07:55 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC7686 elevation | 56° |
| NGC7686 Azimuth | -55° |
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
NGC7686 will become visible in April, 9. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from April, 9, NGC7686 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:25 |
| Twighlight end | 03:02 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 37m |
| Rise | 00:41 |
| Set | 20:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 78° |
| Transit time | 10:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 30m 07s", Dec: 49° 08' 02s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC7686
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23.50205° |
| Declination | 49.13411° |
| Magnitude | 5.60 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 56.3° |
| Azimuth | -55.2° |
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.