Alnilam (NGC1990) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1990 right now?
NGC1990 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1990 tonight
NGC1990 visibility on 2026-10-24
NGC1990 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1990 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -54° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -33° |
| NGC1990 rise | 20:37 | |
| NGC1990 transit | 02:32 | 51° |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 48° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 47° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 43° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 39° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 34° |
| NGC1990 set | 08:27 |
Track NGC1990 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for NGC1990
Alnilam (NGC1990) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Alnilam (NGC1990)
| Time | 13:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -50° |
| Azimuth | 332° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1990 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 Alnilam (NGC1990) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1990 will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:50 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 20:37 |
| Set | 08:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 02:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 36m 12s", Dec: -1° 12' 06s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1990, 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 NGC1990 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1990 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1990
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 36m 13s |
| Declination | -1° 12′ 07″ |
| Magnitude | 1.69 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -50.5° |
| Azimuth | 332.1° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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