NGC0238 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0238 right now?
NGC0238 is located in the constellation Phoenix. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 12.51.
NGC0238 tonight
NGC0238 visibility on 2026-10-27
NGC0238 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC0238 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC0238 rise | 17:31 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 12° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 16° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 19° |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 23° |
| NGC0238 transit | 23:24 | 38° |
| NGC0238 set | 05:16 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -3° |
| Moonset | 08:26 | -29° |
Track NGC0238 position throughout the night
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NGC0238 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0238
| Time | 22:43 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 172° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0238 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 NGC0238 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0238 will remain visible until January 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 17:27 |
| Set | 05:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 23:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 43m 25s", Dec: -50° 10' 58s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0238, 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 NGC0238 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0238 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0238
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 43m 26s |
| Declination | -50° 10′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 12.51 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Elevation | 37.7° |
| Azimuth | 171.8° |
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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