NGC0997 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0997 right now?
NGC0997 is located in the constellation Cetus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC0997 Visibility on July 06
NGC0997 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
NGC0997 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:23 | -40° |
Moon Rise, 68.9% illuminated  | 21:50 | -28° |
| NGC0997 rise | 00:25 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:01 | 19° |
| Twighlight end | 02:44 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:22 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 03:54 | 41° |
| NGC0997 transit | 06:46 | 60° |
| Moon Set | 10:23 | 32° |
Track NGC0997 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC0997
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| Object name | NGC0997 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC0997 coordinates | 2.62069, 7.30778 |
| Center coordinates | 2.62069, 7.30778 |
NGC0997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0997
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC0997 elevation | -45° |
| NGC0997 Azimuth | 355° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC0997 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC0997's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC0997
NGC0997 will become visible in July, 9. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 9, NGC0997 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Tue, 7 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:22 |
| Twighlight end | 02:00 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 38m |
| Rise | 00:25 |
| Set | 13:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 60° |
| Transit time | 06:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 37m 14s", Dec: 07° 18' 28s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC0997, 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 NGC0997 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 NGC0997 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 NGC0997
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.62069° |
| Declination | 7.30778° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -45.2° |
| Azimuth | 354.7° |
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.