Where is NGC7686 right now?
NGC7686 is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 25° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.60.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC7686 will be 25° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC7686 will be 25° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Track NGC7686 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7686 Tonight

How NGC7686 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7686 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7686
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | north-west (314°) |
| Magnitude | 5.6 |
NGC7686 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7686
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 314° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7686 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.
NGC7686 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | 2° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | 7° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | 14° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | 22° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | 30° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | 40° | 53° | north-east | Twilight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 49° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 59° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 69° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 76° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 78° | 343° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 71° | 315° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 62° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 52° | 305° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 42° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 33° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 24° | 315° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 22° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 16° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 15° | 321° | north-west | Twilight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 9° | 328° | north-west | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 3° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | -1° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | -3° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -3° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -2° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | 2° | 23° | north-east | Daylight | 23h 30m | +49° 08′ |