NGC0289 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0289 right now?
NGC0289 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 11.18.
NGC0289 tonight
NGC0289 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC0289 Visible from before midnight until early morning
NGC0289 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -35° |
| NGC0289 rise | 17:44 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 1° |
| NGC0289 transit | 21:53 | 21° |
| NGC0289 set | 02:02 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -6° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -19° |
Track NGC0289 position throughout the night
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NGC0289 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0289
| Time | 19:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 147° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0289 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 NGC0289 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0289 will remain visible until February 24, 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 | 17:40 |
| Set | 01:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 21° |
| Transit time | 21:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 52m 42s", Dec: -31° 12' 20s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0289, 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 NGC0289 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0289 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0289
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 52m 42s |
| Declination | -31° 12′ 21″ |
| Magnitude | 11.18 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 12.5° |
| Azimuth | 146.8° |
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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