NGC1087 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1087 right now?
NGC1087 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.02.
NGC1087 tonight
NGC1087 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC1087 Visible from late evening until sunrise
NGC1087 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 09:16 | -44° |
| NGC1087 rise | 13:35 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | 5° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 49° |
| NGC1087 transit | 19:32 | 50° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | 11° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:02 | 5° |
| NGC1087 set | 01:29 |
Track NGC1087 position throughout the night
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NGC1087 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1087
| Time | 14:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 100° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1087 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 NGC1087 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1087 will remain visible until March 9, 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 | 13:31 |
| Set | 01:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 50° |
| Transit time | 19:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 46m 25s", Dec: 00° 29' 55s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1087, 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 NGC1087 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1087 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1087
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 46m 25s |
| Declination | 00° 29′ 55″ |
| Magnitude | 11.02 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 11.4° |
| Azimuth | 100.4° |
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.