NGC1209 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1209 right now?
NGC1209 is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1209 tonight
NGC1209 visibility on 2026-10-30
NGC1209 Visible from before midnight until morning twilight
NGC1209 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:03 | -10° |
| NGC1209 rise | 15:54 | |
Moonrise, 70.7% illuminated  | 17:22 | 15° |
| NGC1209 transit | 20:59 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 | 6° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:00 | 1° |
| NGC1209 set | 02:04 | |
| Moonset | 09:05 | -66° |
Track NGC1209 position throughout the night
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NGC1209 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1209
| Time | 13:10 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 85° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1209 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 NGC1209 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1209 will remain visible until February 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 31 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:22 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 23m |
| Rise | 15:50 |
| Set | 02:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 20:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 06m 03s", Dec: -15° 36' 40s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1209, 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 NGC1209 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1209 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1209
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 06m 03s |
| Declination | -15° 36′ 41″ |
| Magnitude | 11.38 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -31.1° |
| Azimuth | 84.5° |
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.