When Is NGC1404 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC1404 visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

NGC1404 will remain visible until March 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC1404

Based on the amount of time NGC1404 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2026, November 2026, December 2026.

NGC1404 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC1404 visibility on 2026-10-30

NGC1404 Visible from before midnight until early morning

NGC1404 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	15:03	-27°
Moonrise, 70.7% illuminated	17:22	-5°
NGC1404 rise	18:00
NGC1404 transit	21:32	14°
NGC1404 set	01:04
Astronomical observing session ends	01:28	-3°
Moonset	09:05	-83°

Track NGC1404 position throughout the night

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NGC1404 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date