Fornax B (NGC1317) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1317 right now?
NGC1317 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1317 tonight
NGC1317 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC1317 Visible from before midnight until early morning
NGC1317 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -66° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -28° |
| NGC1317 rise | 20:44 | |
| NGC1317 transit | 00:23 | 16° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 1° |
| NGC1317 set | 04:01 |
Track NGC1317 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for NGC1317
Fornax B (NGC1317) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Fornax B (NGC1317)
| Time | 16:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -46° |
| Azimuth | 107° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1317 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 Fornax B (NGC1317) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1317 will remain visible until March 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 20:41 |
| Set | 03:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 00:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 22m 44s", Dec: -37° 06' 13s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1317, 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 NGC1317 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1317 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1317
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 22m 44s |
| Declination | -37° 06′ 13″ |
| Magnitude | 10.88 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -46.2° |
| Azimuth | 107.5° |
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.
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