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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC1724 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1724

Where is NGC1724 right now?

NGC1724 is located in the constellation Auriga. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC1724 Visibility on June 24

NGC1724 is visible in the evening sky

NGC1724 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC1724 transit10:0378°
Moon Rise, 61.1% illuminated 13:1154°
Sunset18:309°
Civil sunset19:035°
Twighlight start19:422°
NGC1724 set20:15
Astrosession begin20:26-1°
NGC1724 rise23:48
Moon Set23:561°
Astrosession end01:5411°
Twighlight end02:3816°
Civil sunrise03:1721°
Sunrise03:4926°

Track NGC1724 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC1724

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Object nameNGC1724
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1724 coordinates5.05898, 49.49178
Center coordinates5.05898, 49.49178

NGC1724 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1724

Time20:52
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1724 elevation-2°
NGC1724 Azimuth11°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1724 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1724's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1724


NGC1724 will become visible in July, 16. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 16, NGC1724 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateThu, 25 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:52
Twighlight duration5h 28m
Rise23:48
Set20:11
Elevation at transit78°
Transit time09:59
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 03m 32s", Dec: 49° 29' 30s
Magnitude-
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1724, 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 NGC1724 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 NGC1724

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.05898°
Declination49.49178°
Magnitude
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation-1.8°
Azimuth11.1°

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.