NGC1156 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1156 right now?
NGC1156 is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 69° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.63.
NGC1156 tonight
NGC1156 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC1156 Visible all night
NGC1156 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 54° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -13° |
| NGC1156 rise | 11:58 | |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 4° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 9° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 21° |
| NGC1156 transit | 19:29 | 75° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 26° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 20° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 14° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 9° |
| NGC1156 set | 03:01 |
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NGC1156 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1156
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 230° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1156 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 NGC1156 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1156 will remain visible until March 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 11:54 |
| Set | 02:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 19:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 59m 42s", Dec: 25° 14' 16s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Aries |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1156, 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 NGC1156 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1156 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1156
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 59m 42s |
| Declination | 25° 14′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 11.63 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 69.2° |
| Azimuth | 230.1° |
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.
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