NGC1999 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1999 right now?
NGC1999 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.50.
NGC1999 tonight
NGC1999 visibility on 2026-11-12
NGC1999 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1999 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 7% illuminated  | 08:06 | 1° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:59 | -17° |
| NGC1999 rise | 20:08 | |
| Moonset | 20:32 | 6° |
| NGC1999 transit | 02:07 | 83° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 54° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 48° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:19 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 36° |
| NGC1999 set | 08:06 |
Track NGC1999 position throughout the night
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NGC1999 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1999
| Time | 23:42 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 101° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1999 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 NGC1999 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1999 will remain visible until May 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 13 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:19 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 27m |
| Rise | 20:04 |
| Set | 08:02 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 02:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 36m 25s", Dec: -6° 42' 57s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1999, 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 NGC1999 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1999 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1999
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 36m 25s |
| Declination | -6° 42′ 57″ |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 53.1° |
| Azimuth | 101.2° |
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.