NGC0046 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0046 right now?
NGC0046 is located in the constellation Pisces. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.68.
NGC0046 tonight
NGC0046 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC0046 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC0046 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 10° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -0° |
| NGC0046 rise | 10:25 | |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 23° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 28° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 39° |
| NGC0046 transit | 16:44 | 56° |
| NGC0046 set | 23:03 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -17° |
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NGC0046 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0046
| Time | 20:47 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 255° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0046 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 NGC0046 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0046 will remain visible until February 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 10:21 |
| Set | 23:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 16:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 14m 09s", Dec: 05° 59' 15s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0046, 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 NGC0046 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0046 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0046
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 14m 10s |
| Declination | 05° 59′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 11.68 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 255.1° |
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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