NGC1788 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1788 right now?
NGC1788 is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 5.80.
Twilight begins at 18:50 local time, and at that moment, NGC1788 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 18:50 local time, and at that moment, NGC1788 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the southeast.
NGC1788 Visibility on March 14
NGC1788 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC1788 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 35.1% illuminated  | 02:24 | -42° |
| Moon Set | 11:46 | 9° |
| NGC1788 transit | 16:47 | 49° |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 49° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 48° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:40 | 42° |
| NGC1788 set | 22:36 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:53 | -54° |
| NGC1788 rise | 10:55 |
Track NGC1788 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1788
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| Object name | NGC1788 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC1788 coordinates | 5.11478, -3.34097 |
| Center coordinates | 5.11478, -3.34097 |
NGC1788 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1788
| Time | 18:50 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1788 elevation | 40° |
| NGC1788 Azimuth | 138° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1788 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1788's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1788
NGC1788 will be visible until April, 6, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 15 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:40 |
| Twighlight end | 03:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 10m |
| Rise | 10:55 |
| Set | 22:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 49° |
| Transit time | 16:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 06m 53s", Dec: -3° 20' 27s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1788, 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 NGC1788 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 NGC1788 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 NGC1788
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.11478° |
| Declination | -3.34097° |
| Magnitude | 5.80 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 40.3° |
| Azimuth | 138.1° |
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.