NGC1227 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1227 right now?
NGC1227 is located in the constellation Perseus. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 36 degrees toward the northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 15.68.
Twilight begins at 18:30 local time, and at that moment, NGC1227 will appear at an altitude of 31 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 18:30 local time, and at that moment, NGC1227 will appear at an altitude of 31 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC1227 Visibility on April 04
NGC1227 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC1227 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC1227 transit | 13:29 | 88° |
| Sunset | 17:31 | 42° |
| Civil sunset | 17:58 | 37° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:02 | 25° |
Moon Rise, 96.3% illuminated  | 19:34 | 19° |
| NGC1227 set | 21:39 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | -13° |
| NGC1227 rise | 05:16 | |
| Moon Set | 05:48 | 5° |
Track NGC1227 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1227
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| Object name | NGC1227 |
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| NGC1227 coordinates | 3.18548, 35.32486 |
| Center coordinates | 3.18548, 35.32486 |
NGC1227 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1227
| Time | 18:01 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1227 elevation | 36° |
| NGC1227 Azimuth | 70° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1227 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1227's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1227
NGC1227 will be visible until April, 6, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 5 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:02 |
| Twighlight end | 03:16 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 14m |
| Rise | 05:16 |
| Set | 21:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 13:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 11m 07s", Dec: 35° 19' 29s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1227, 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 NGC1227 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 NGC1227 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 NGC1227
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.18548° |
| Declination | 35.32486° |
| Magnitude | 15.68 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 36.4° |
| Azimuth | 70.1° |
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.