NGC1503 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1503 right now?
NGC1503 is located in the constellation Reticulum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1503 tonight
NGC1503 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC1503 is Not visible tonight
NGC1503 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC1503 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -59° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -41° |
| NGC1503 transit | 00:57 | -13° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -15° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -19° |
Track NGC1503 position throughout the night
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NGC1503 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1503
| Time | 20:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 157° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1503 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 NGC1503 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | NGC1503 is always down |
| Set | NGC1503 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -13° |
| Transit time | 00:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 56m 33s", Dec: -66° 02' 26s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1503, 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 NGC1503 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1503 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1503
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 56m 33s |
| Declination | -66° 02′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 14.41 |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 156.7° |
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.