NGC1203 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1203 right now?
NGC1203 is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1203 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC1203 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC1203 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -34° |
| NGC1203 rise | 21:52 | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 16° |
| NGC1203 transit | 03:06 | 38° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 38° |
| Twilight end | 03:45 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 36° |
| Sunrise | 04:44 | 33° |
| NGC1203 set | 08:20 |
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 | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -65° |
| Azimuth | 331° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1203 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 NGC1203 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1203 will remain visible until February 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 21:52 |
| Set | 08:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 03:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 05m 14s", Dec: -14° 22' 44s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1203, 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 NGC1203 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1203 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1203
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 05m 14s |
| Declination | -14° 22′ 44″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -64.5° |
| Azimuth | 331.1° |
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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