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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
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37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Norma Constellation

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Norma, the square, is a small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere representing a carpenter's square.

Norma Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moonrise, 31.2% illuminated 23:22-41°
Moonset14:56-0°
Norma rise14:57
Norma transit15:531°
Norma set16:48
Astronomical observing session begins18:26-5°
Astronomical observing session ends03:45-76°

Track Norma Position Throughout the Night

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Nebulae in the constellation Norma

IC4544

Nova star

IC4544
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ -6°
☼ 7 ✣ "
IC4544 is a nova star with apparent magnitude 7.00 in the constellation Norma.
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NGC5925

Open Cluster

NGC5925
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -9°
☼ 8.4 ✣ 4.80"
NGC5925 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 8.40 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 4.8 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC5999

Open Cluster

NGC5999
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -9°
☼ 9 ✣ 3.30"
NGC5999 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 9.00 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 3.3 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6031

Open Cluster

NGC6031
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -6°
☼ 8.5 ✣ 4.80"
NGC6031 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 8.50 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 4.8 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6067

Open Cluster

NGC6067
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -6°
☼ 5.6 ✣ 8.10"
NGC6067 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 5.60 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 8.1 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6087

Open Cluster

NGC6087
↗ - ↘ - ↑ -9°
☼ 5.4 ✣ 10.20"
NGC6087 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 5.40 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 10.2 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6115

Open Cluster

NGC6115
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ -3°
☼ 9.8 ✣ "
NGC6115 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 9.80 in the constellation Norma.
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NGC6134

Open Cluster

NGC6134
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ -0°
☼ 7.2 ✣ 6.90"
NGC6134 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 7.20 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 6.9 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6152

Open Cluster

NGC6152
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ -3°
☼ 8.1 ✣ 6.60"
NGC6152 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 8.10 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 6.6 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6164

Nebula

NGC6164
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ 1°
☼ 6.7 ✣ 1.41"
NGC6164 is a nebula with apparent magnitude 6.71 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 1.4 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6165

Nebula

NGC6165
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ 1°
☼ 6.7 ✣ 2.50"
NGC6165 is a nebula with apparent magnitude 6.71 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 2.5 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6167

Open Cluster

NGC6167
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ -0°
☼ 6.7 ✣ 7.20"
NGC6167 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 6.70 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 7.2 arcseconds in the sky.
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NGC6169

Open Cluster

NGC6169
↗ 18:26 ↘ 03:45 ↑ 5°
☼ 6.6 ✣ 4.20"
NGC6169 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 6.60 in the constellation Norma, spanning approximately 4.2 arcseconds in the sky.
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Annual motion of Norma

Time
DateMon, 7 September 2026
Twilight start18:54
Twilight end03:07
Twilight duration8h 13m
Rise14:53
Set16:44
Elevation at transit1°
Transit time15:49
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 49m 41s", Dec: -51° 48' 39s
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Constellation
The graph illustrates the constellation’s annual visibility pattern and its daily rise, set, and transit times throughout the year.
The vertical axis shows the hours of the day, while the horizontal axis spans the days of the year.
The reddish area marks when the constellation is above the horizon. The white line shows when it reaches its highest point in the sky. View detailed visibility information in a table with rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries used in celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for producing the charts and tables. Alan MacRobert’s constellation patterns were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and adjusted to align with earlier traditions.