NGC0978 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0978 right now?
NGC0978 is located in the constellation Triangulum. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 01:37 local time, and at that moment, NGC0978 will appear at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 01:37 local time, and at that moment, NGC0978 will appear at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC0978 Visibility on June 27
NGC0978 Not Visible Tonight
NGC0978 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | -7° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -18° |
| NGC0978 rise | 23:22 | |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | 22° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | 26° |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 | 34° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:18 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 48° |
| NGC0978 transit | 07:19 | 85° |
Track NGC0978 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC0978
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| Object name | NGC0978 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC0978 coordinates | 2.57989, 32.84361 |
| Center coordinates | 2.57989, 32.84361 |
NGC0978 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0978
| Time | 01:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC0978 elevation | 22° |
| NGC0978 Azimuth | -65° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC0978 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC0978's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC0978
NGC0978 will be visible until March, 28, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 23:18 |
| Set | 15:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 07:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 34m 47s", Dec: 32° 50' 36s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Triangulum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC0978, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC0978 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC0978 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC0978
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.57989° |
| Declination | 32.84361° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Triangulum |
| Elevation | 22.3° |
| Azimuth | -64.9° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.