NGC1044 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1044 right now?
NGC1044 is located in the constellation Cetus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC1044 Visibility on July 06
NGC1044 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
NGC1044 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:23 | -39° |
Moon Rise, 68.9% illuminated  | 21:50 | -28° |
| NGC1044 rise | 00:24 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:01 | 19° |
| Twighlight end | 02:44 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:22 | 35° |
| Sunrise | 03:54 | 41° |
| NGC1044 transit | 06:50 | 61° |
| Moon Set | 10:23 | 34° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1044 elevation | -44° |
| NGC1044 Azimuth | 354° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1044 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1044's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1044
NGC1044 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, NGC1044 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 | 00:24 |
| Set | 13:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 06:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 41m 06s", Dec: 08° 44' 13s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1044, 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 NGC1044 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 NGC1044 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 NGC1044
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.68517° |
| Declination | 8.73722° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -43.7° |
| Azimuth | 353.8° |
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.