Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1555 right now?
NGC1555 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1555 tonight
NGC1555 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC1555 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1555 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 69° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -70° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -8° |
| NGC1555 rise | 19:33 | |
| NGC1555 transit | 01:32 | 70° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 43° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 26° |
| NGC1555 set | 07:31 |
Track NGC1555 position throughout the night
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Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Hind's Nebula (NGC1555)
| Time | 17:25 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 67° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1555 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 Hind's Nebula (NGC1555) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1555 will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 19:29 |
| Set | 07:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 01:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 21m 59s", Dec: 19° 32' 06s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1555, 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 NGC1555 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1555 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1555
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 21m 59s |
| Declination | 19° 32′ 07″ |
| Magnitude | 9.98 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -30.2° |
| Azimuth | 67.2° |
Data Credits
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