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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.
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Ring Nebula (M57) Observation Details

M57

M57 Daily Motion


M57 will be visible until November, 19, 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.

M57 Visibility Timetable on August 29

M57 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 24.2% illuminated10:34-53°
M57 rise15:25
Sunset19:0343°
Civil sunset19:2547°
Astrosession begin20:1453°
M57 transit21:2457°
Moon Set22:5551°
M57 set03:23
Astrosession end05:48-30°

Track M57 Position Throughout the Night

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Where is M57 right now?

M57 is located in the constellation Lyra, at right ascension 18h 53m 35s" and declination 33° 01' 42s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 21 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 8.80.

M57 - Ring Nebula

The Ring Nebula (M57) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra. It was discovered by Antoine Darquier de Pellepoix in 1779 and later cataloged by Charles Messier. M57 is one of the most famous planetary nebulae in the sky.

M57 spans about 1 light-year across and contains a central white dwarf star surrounded by a shell of ionized gas. The nebula is approximately 2,300 light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 8.8, making it visible with a small telescope.

Finder Chart for M57

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Object nameM57
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
M57 coordinates18.89306, 33.02858
Center coordinates18.89306, 33.02858

M57 Passage Through Night

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Current position of M57

Time01:40
Latitude0
Longitude0
M57 elevation21°
M57 Azimuth54°
Here you can see the current position of the M57 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the M57's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of M57

Time
DateSat, 30 August 2025
Twighlight start20:10
Twighlight end05:43
Twighlight duration10h 33m
Rise15:21
Set03:19
Elevation at transit57°
Transit time21:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 53m 35s", Dec: 33° 01' 42s
Magnitude9
ConstellationLyra
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a M57, 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 M57 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 M57

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension18.89306°
Declination33.02858°
Magnitude8.80
ConstellationLyra
Elevation21.4°
Azimuth54.2°

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.