NGC1203 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1203 right now?
NGC1203 is located in the constellation Eridanus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC1203 Visibility on June 27
NGC1203 Not Visible Tonight
NGC1203 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | -37° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -66° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -11° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -8° |
| NGC1203 rise | 02:35 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:39 | 1° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:18 | 8° |
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 14° |
| NGC1203 transit | 07:49 | 38° |
Track NGC1203 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1203
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| Object name | NGC1203 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC1203 coordinates | 3.08728, -14.37889 |
| Center coordinates | 3.08728, -14.37889 |
NGC1203 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1203
| Time | 01:38 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1203 elevation | -11° |
| NGC1203 Azimuth | -100° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1203 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1203's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1203
NGC1203 will become visible in August, 4. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 4, NGC1203 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 02:31 |
| Set | 12:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 07:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 05m 14s", Dec: -14° 22' 44s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1203, 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 NGC1203 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 NGC1203 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 NGC1203
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.08728° |
| Declination | -14.37889° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -11.1° |
| Azimuth | -99.7° |
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.