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the Running Man Nebula (NGC1977) Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC1977

Where is the Running Man Nebula right now?

the Running Man Nebula (NGC1977) is located in the constellation Orion. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 40 degrees, NGC1977 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC1977 Visibility on July 18

NGC1977 rises at sunrise

NGC1977 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated 07:4744°
NGC1977 transit09:0048°
NGC1977 set14:45
Astrosession begin20:14-56°
Moon Set20:45-57°
Astrosession end02:13-12°
NGC1977 rise03:12
Civil sunrise03:314°
Sunrise04:0210°

Track NGC1977 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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NGC1977 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

NGC1977 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

NGC1977 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

NGC1977 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

NGC1977 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 NGC1977

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Object nameNGC1977
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC1977 coordinates5.58772, -4.84433
Center coordinates5.58772, -4.84433

NGC1977 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1977

Time07:05
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC1977 elevation40°
NGC1977 Azimuth141°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1977 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1977's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC1977


NGC1977 will become visible in August, 23. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 23, NGC1977 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation. Time
DateSat, 18 July 2026
Twighlight start20:10
Twighlight end02:07
Twighlight duration6h 57m
Rise03:12
Set14:41
Elevation at transit48°
Transit time08:56
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 35m 15s", Dec: -4° 50' 39s
Magnitude-
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1977, 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 NGC1977 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 NGC1977

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.58772°
Declination-4.84433°
Magnitude
ConstellationOrion
Elevation39.9°
Azimuth141°

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.