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NGC0061 Position and Visibility Tonight

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Where is NGC0061 right now?

NGC0061 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
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NGC0061 tonight

NGC0061 tonight

NGC0061 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC0061 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC0061 rise and set timetable

TimeElevation
NGC0061 rise15:32
Sunset17:4533°
Civil sunset18:0839°
Twilight start (−12°)18:3345°
Astronomical observing session begins18:5851°
NGC0061 transit21:3184°
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated 00:1249°
NGC0061 set03:30
Astronomical observing session ends04:29-15°
Moonset12:38-42°

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Finder Chart for NGC0061

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NGC0061 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC0061

Time23:59
Latitude0
Longitude0
Elevation53°
Azimuth260°
Here you can see the current position of NGC0061 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 NGC0061 Visible Throughout the Year?

NGC0061 will remain visible until February 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky. Time
DateMon, 2 November 2026
Astronomical observing session begins18:51
Astronomical observing session ends04:20
Astronomical observing duration9h 29m
Rise15:28
Set03:26
Elevation at transit84°
Transit time21:27
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 16m 24s", Dec: -6° 19' 09s
Magnitude-
ConstellationCetus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0061, 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 NGC0061 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0061

Coordinates and Visibility

Right Ascension00h 16m 24s
Declination-6° 19′ 10″
Magnitude
ConstellationCetus
Elevation52.5°
Azimuth259.6°

More about NGC0061

  • Where is NGC0061 right now?
  • How to find NGC0061

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.

For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.