NGC0254 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0254 right now?
NGC0254 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.67.
NGC0254 tonight
NGC0254 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC0254 Visible from before midnight until early morning
NGC0254 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -34° |
| NGC0254 rise | 17:40 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 1° |
| NGC0254 transit | 21:48 | 21° |
| NGC0254 set | 01:56 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -7° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -20° |
Track NGC0254 position throughout the night
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NGC0254 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0254
| Time | 19:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0254 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 NGC0254 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0254 will remain visible until February 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 17:36 |
| Set | 01:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 21° |
| Transit time | 21:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 47m 27s", Dec: -31° 25' 18s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0254, 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 NGC0254 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0254 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0254
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 47m 28s |
| Declination | -31° 25′ 18″ |
| Magnitude | 11.67 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 12.9° |
| Azimuth | 147.9° |
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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