NGC0246 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0246 right now?
NGC0246 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 10.90.
NGC0246 tonight
NGC0246 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC0246 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC0246 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 09:16 | -34° |
| NGC0246 rise | 12:14 | |
| Sunset | 12:28 | 2° |
| Civil sunset | 12:57 | 8° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:29 | 13° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | 18° |
| NGC0246 transit | 17:33 | 38° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 35° |
| NGC0246 set | 22:51 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | -19° |
Track NGC0246 position throughout the night
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NGC0246 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0246
| Time | 14:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 131° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0246 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 NGC0246 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0246 will remain visible until January 31, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:00 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 12:10 |
| Set | 22:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 17:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 47m 03s", Dec: -11° 52' 18s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0246, 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 NGC0246 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0246 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0246
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 47m 03s |
| Declination | -11° 52′ 19″ |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 23.6° |
| Azimuth | 131.2° |
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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