NGC0978 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0978 right now?
NGC0978 is located in the constellation Triangulum. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
NGC0978 tonight
NGC0978 visibility on 2026-11-05
NGC0978 Visible all night
NGC0978 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | 65° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | -7° |
| NGC0978 rise | 10:59 | |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 13° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 18° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 29° |
| NGC0978 transit | 19:08 | 83° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:05 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:37 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 02:07 | 11° |
| NGC0978 set | 03:18 |
Track NGC0978 position throughout the night
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NGC0978 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0978
| Time | 22:13 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 274° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0978 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 NGC0978 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0978 will remain visible until March 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:53 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 10:55 |
| Set | 03:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 19:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 34m 47s", Dec: 32° 50' 36s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Triangulum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0978, 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 NGC0978 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0978 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0978
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 34m 48s |
| Declination | 32° 50′ 37″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Triangulum |
| Elevation | 52.6° |
| Azimuth | 274° |
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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