Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0040 right now?
NGC0040 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 47° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.89.
NGC0040 tonight
NGC0040 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC0040 Visible all night
NGC0040 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC0040 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 40° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 36° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 45° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 47° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 50° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 52° |
| NGC0040 is always above the horizon | ||
| NGC0040 transit | 16:43 | 57° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 30° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 27° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 26° |
Track NGC0040 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for NGC0040
Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040)
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 338° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0040 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.
When Is Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0040 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 35°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC0040 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC0040 is always up |
| Set | NGC0040 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 16:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 13m 01s", Dec: 72° 31' 18s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0040, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC0040 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0040 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0040
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 13m 01s |
| Declination | 72° 31′ 19″ |
| Magnitude | 11.89 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 46.9° |
| Azimuth | 337.8° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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