NGC6996 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6996 right now?
NGC6996 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 15 degrees, NGC6996 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6996 will appear at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC6996 will appear at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC6996 Visibility on August 04
NGC6996 is visible all night until sunrise
NGC6996 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6996 rise | 13:50 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 35° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 40° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 46° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 52° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 61° |
| NGC6996 transit | 23:12 | 82° |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | 52° |
| Twighlight end | 03:11 | 45° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:46 | 39° |
| Sunrise | 04:16 | 34° |
| NGC6996 set | 08:34 | |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -7° |
Track NGC6996 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6996
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| Object name | NGC6996 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6996 coordinates | 20.94167, 45.47303 |
| Center coordinates | 20.94167, 45.47303 |
NGC6996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6996
| Time | 15:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6996 elevation | 15° |
| NGC6996 Azimuth | 43° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6996 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6996's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6996
NGC6996 will be visible until January, 25, 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.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 13:46 |
| Set | 08:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 23:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 56m 30s", Dec: 45° 28' 22s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6996, 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 NGC6996 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 NGC6996 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 NGC6996
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.94167° |
| Declination | 45.47303° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 14.6° |
| Azimuth | 43.3° |
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.