NGC1999 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1999 right now?
NGC1999 is located in the constellation Orion. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38 degrees, NGC1999 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC1999 Visibility on July 18
NGC1999 rises at sunrise
NGC1999 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated  | 07:47 | 43° |
| NGC1999 transit | 09:01 | 46° |
| NGC1999 set | 14:40 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:14 | -58° |
| Moon Set | 20:45 | -59° |
| Astrosession end | 02:13 | -13° |
| NGC1999 rise | 03:19 | |
| Civil sunrise | 03:31 | 2° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 8° |
Track NGC1999 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC1999
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| Object name | NGC1999 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC1999 coordinates | 5.60704, -6.71586 |
| Center coordinates | 5.60704, -6.71586 |
NGC1999 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1999
| Time | 07:03 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC1999 elevation | 38° |
| NGC1999 Azimuth | 142° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC1999 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC1999's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC1999
NGC1999 will become visible in August, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 25, NGC1999 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sat, 18 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:10 |
| Twighlight end | 02:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 57m |
| Rise | 03:19 |
| Set | 14:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 08:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 36m 25s", Dec: -6° 42' 57s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC1999, 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 NGC1999 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.
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 NGC1999 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 NGC1999
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.60704° |
| Declination | -6.71586° |
| Magnitude | 9.50 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 141.5° |
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.