NGC2944 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2944 right now?
NGC2944 is located in the constellation Leo. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 8° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 02:31 local time. At that moment, NGC2944 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 02:31 local time. At that moment, NGC2944 will be 8° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC2944 visibility on 2026-09-08
NGC2944 Visible from early morning until before midnight
NGC2944 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 00:35 | -9° |
| NGC2944 transit | 09:39 | 85° |
| Moonset | 15:38 | 19° |
| Sunset | 17:26 | 1° |
| NGC2944 set | 17:33 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:56 | -11° |
| NGC2944 rise | 01:41 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:14 | 15° |
| Twilight end | 03:46 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 26° |
| Sunrise | 04:45 | 32° |
Track NGC2944 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2944
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| Object name | NGC2944 |
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| NGC2944 coordinates | 9.65506, 32.30833 |
| Center coordinates | 9.65506, 32.30833 |
NGC2944 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2944
| Time | 02:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 8° |
| Azimuth | 55° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2944 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 NGC2944 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2944 will become visible again around September 19 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 9 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:50 |
| Twilight end | 03:09 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 18m |
| Rise | 01:37 |
| Set | 17:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 09:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 39m 18s", Dec: 32° 18' 29s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2944, 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 NGC2944 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2944 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2944
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 39m 18s |
| Declination | 32° 18′ 30″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 7.8° |
| Azimuth | 55° |
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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