NGC1998 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1998 right now?
NGC1998 is located in the constellation Pictor. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1998 tonight
NGC1998 visibility on 2026-10-24
NGC1998 Visible from early morning until early morning
NGC1998 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -78° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -53° |
| NGC1998 rise | 00:31 | |
| NGC1998 transit | 02:29 | 4° |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 2° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 0° |
| NGC1998 set | 04:28 |
Track NGC1998 position throughout the night
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NGC1998 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1998
| Time | 07:48 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 224° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1998 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 NGC1998 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1998 will remain visible until March 24, 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 | 00:31 |
| Set | 04:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 4° |
| Transit time | 02:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 33m 15s", Dec: -48° 41' 44s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Pictor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1998, 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 NGC1998 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1998 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1998
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 33m 16s |
| Declination | -48° 41′ 44″ |
| Magnitude | 15.19 |
| Constellation | Pictor |
| Elevation | -20.8° |
| Azimuth | 223.9° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.