NGC0862 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0862 right now?
NGC0862 is located in the constellation Phoenix. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.89.
NGC0862 tonight
NGC0862 visibility on 2026-10-27
NGC0862 Visible from evening until sunrise
NGC0862 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC0862 rise | 18:59 | |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 2° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 7° |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 10° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 11° |
| NGC0862 transit | 00:53 | 47° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 13° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 9° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 4° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 0° |
| NGC0862 set | 06:47 | |
| Moonset | 08:26 | -18° |
Track NGC0862 position throughout the night
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NGC0862 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0862
| Time | 22:43 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 150° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0862 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 NGC0862 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0862 will remain visible until February 25, 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 | 18:55 |
| Set | 06:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 00:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 13m 03s", Dec: -42° 02' 00s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0862, 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 NGC0862 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0862 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0862
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 13m 03s |
| Declination | -42° 02′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 12.89 |
| Constellation | Phoenix |
| Elevation | 37.6° |
| Azimuth | 149.6° |
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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