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the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1909

Where is the Witch Head Nebula right now?

the Witch Head Nebula (NGC1909) is located in the constellation Eridanus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC1909 Visibility on June 27

NGC1909 Not Visible Tonight

NGC1909 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC1909 transit09:5345°
NGC1909 set15:29
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:14-9°
Astrosession begin20:26-54°
Moon Set01:36-31°
Astrosession end01:55-27°
NGC1909 rise04:12

Track NGC1909 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC1909 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

NGC1909 photo taken with blue filter
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

NGC1909 photo taken with red filter
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

NGC1909 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

NGC1909 color image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for NGC1909

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Object nameNGC1909
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1909 coordinates5.08207, -7.26564
Center coordinates5.08207, -7.26564

NGC1909 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1909

Time01:36
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1909 elevation-31°
NGC1909 Azimuth-74°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1909 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1909's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1909


NGC1909 will become visible in August, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 20, NGC1909 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation. Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:21
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise04:08
Set15:21
Elevation at transit45°
Transit time09:45
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 04m 55s", Dec: -7° 15' 56s
Magnitude-
ConstellationEridanus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1909, 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 NGC1909 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 NGC1909

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.08207°
Declination-7.26564°
Magnitude
ConstellationEridanus
Elevation-30.8°
Azimuth-74.4°

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.