NGC1044 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1044 right now?
NGC1044 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1044 visibility on 2026-09-05
NGC1044 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC1044 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:02 | -16° |
| NGC1044 rise | 20:24 | |
Moonrise, 42.4% illuminated  | 22:14 | 22° |
| NGC1044 transit | 02:50 | 61° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:11 | 61° |
| Twilight end | 03:43 | 59° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:15 | 56° |
| Sunrise | 04:43 | 52° |
| NGC1044 set | 09:16 | |
| Moonset | 14:04 | -43° |
Track NGC1044 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1044
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| Object name | NGC1044 |
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| NGC1044 coordinates | 2.68517, 8.73722 |
| Center coordinates | 2.68517, 8.73722 |
NGC1044 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1044
| Time | 16:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1044 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 NGC1044 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1044 will remain visible until March 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 6 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:00 |
| Twilight end | 03:10 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 10m |
| Rise | 20:20 |
| Set | 09:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 02:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 41m 06s", Dec: 08° 44' 13s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1044, 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 NGC1044 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1044 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1044
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 41m 07s |
| Declination | 08° 44′ 14″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -37.2° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.