NGC1516 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1516 right now?
NGC1516 is located in the constellation Eridanus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37 degrees, NGC1516 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC1516 Visibility on July 18
NGC1516 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
NGC1516 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated  | 07:47 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:14 | -60° |
| Moon Set | 20:45 | -57° |
| NGC1516 rise | 01:58 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:13 | 3° |
| Twighlight end | 02:54 | 11° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:31 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 23° |
| NGC1516 transit | 07:29 | 44° |
Track NGC1516 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1516
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| Object name | NGC1516 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC1516 coordinates | 4.13547, -8.83139 |
| Center coordinates | 4.13547, -8.83139 |
NGC1516 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1516
| Time | 09:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1516 elevation | 37° |
| NGC1516 Azimuth | 216° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1516 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1516's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1516
NGC1516 will become visible in August, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 10, NGC1516 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sat, 18 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:10 |
| Twighlight end | 02:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 57m |
| Rise | 01:58 |
| Set | 13:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 07:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 08m 07s", Dec: -8° 49' 53s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1516, 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 NGC1516 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 NGC1516 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 NGC1516
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.13547° |
| Declination | -8.83139° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | 36.9° |
| Azimuth | 215.5° |
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.