NGC1052 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1052 right now?
NGC1052 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 7° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.04.
NGC1052 tonight
NGC1052 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC1052 Visible from before midnight until morning twilight
NGC1052 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 09:16 | -50° |
| NGC1052 rise | 13:55 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | 1° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 41° |
| NGC1052 transit | 19:27 | 42° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | 5° |
| NGC1052 set | 00:58 |
Track NGC1052 position throughout the night
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NGC1052 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1052
| Time | 14:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 107° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1052 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 NGC1052 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1052 will remain visible until February 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:00 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 13:51 |
| Set | 00:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 42° |
| Transit time | 19:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 41m 04s", Dec: -8° 15' 20s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1052, 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 NGC1052 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1052 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1052
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 41m 05s |
| Declination | -8° 15′ 21″ |
| Magnitude | 11.04 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 7.2° |
| Azimuth | 107.1° |
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.