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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC0956 right now?

NGC0956 is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.90.
Twilight begins at 22:40 local time. At that moment, NGC0956 will be 44° above the horizon toward the north-east.

Track NGC0956 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC0956 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC0956 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC0956 is near 03:00: 82° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

How NGC0956 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC0956 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0956

ConstellationAndromeda
Elevation44°
Directionnorth-east (61°)
Magnitude8.9

NGC0956 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC0956

Time22:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation44°
Azimuth61°
Here you can see the current position of NGC0956 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.

NGC0956 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 3, 12:000°331°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 13:00-4°341°north-westBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 14:00-7°351°northBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 15:00-8°2°northBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 16:00-6°13°north-eastBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 17:00-3°23°north-eastBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 18:003°32°north-eastVery low02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 19:0010°40°north-eastVery low02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 20:0018°47°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 21:0027°53°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 22:0037°58°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 3, 23:0048°62°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 00:0058°64°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 01:0069°62°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 02:0079°47°north-eastVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 03:0082°341°north-westBest view02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 03:10 — Astronomical night ends81°329°north-westVisible02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 03:42 — Twilight end77°308°north-westTwilight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 04:0074°303°north-westTwilight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 04:14 — Civil sunrise72°300°north-westTwilight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 04:42 — Sunrise67°298°north-westTwilight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 05:0064°297°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 06:0053°297°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 07:0043°300°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 08:0032°304°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 09:0023°310°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 10:0014°316°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 11:006°323°north-westDaylight02h 32m+44° 35′
Sep 4, 12:00-0°332°north-westBelow horizon02h 32m+44° 35′