NGC0972 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0972 right now?
NGC0972 is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.33.
NGC0972 tonight
NGC0972 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC0972 Visible all night
NGC0972 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 51° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -7° |
| NGC0972 rise | 11:13 | |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 11° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 16° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 22° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 28° |
| NGC0972 transit | 19:04 | 79° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 24° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 18° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 7° |
| NGC0972 set | 02:55 |
Track NGC0972 position throughout the night
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NGC0972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0972
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 249° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0972 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 NGC0972 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0972 will remain visible until March 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 11:09 |
| Set | 02:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 19:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 34m 13s", Dec: 29° 18' 40s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0972, 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 NGC0972 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0972 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0972
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 34m 13s |
| Declination | 29° 18′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 11.33 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 67.8° |
| Azimuth | 248.7° |
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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