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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

NGC4530 Observation Details

NGC4530

NGC4530 Daily Motion


NGC4530 will be visible until August, 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.

NGC4530 Visibility Timetable on October 30

NGC4530 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC4530 transit09:0886°
Moon Rise, 52.3% illuminated12:3251°
Sunset16:1114°
Civil sunset16:3910°
Astrosession begin17:402°
NGC4530 set17:55
Moon Set22:43-8°
NGC4530 rise00:17
Astrosession end04:0233°
Civil sunrise05:0444°
Sunrise05:3249°

Track NGC4530 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Where is NGC4530 right now?

NGC4530 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, at right ascension 12h 33m 47s" and declination 41° 21' 12s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46 degrees, NGC4530 is not visible because it is daytime.

Finder Chart for NGC4530

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Object nameNGC4530
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC4530 coordinates12.56325, 41.35347
Center coordinates12.56325, 41.35347

NGC4530 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC4530

Time05:20
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC4530 elevation46°
NGC4530 Azimuth-66°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC4530 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC4530's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC4530

Time
DateThu, 30 October 2025
Twighlight start17:36
Twighlight end03:56
Twighlight duration10h 20m
Rise00:17
Set17:51
Elevation at transit86°
Transit time09:04
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 33m 47s", Dec: 41° 21' 12s
Magnitude-
ConstellationCanes Venatici
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC4530, 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 NGC4530 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 NGC4530

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.56325°
Declination41.35347°
Magnitude
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Elevation46.5°
Azimuth-66.2°

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.