NGC2944 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2944 right now?
NGC2944 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68 degrees, NGC2944 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC2944 will appear at an altitude of 18 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC2944 will appear at an altitude of 18 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC2944 Visibility on July 10
NGC2944 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2944 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2944 transit | 13:35 | 85° |
| Sunset | 18:29 | 31° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 25° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 18° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | 11° |
| NGC2944 set | 21:29 | |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -16° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -20° |
| NGC2944 rise | 05:37 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 70° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 11:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2944 elevation | 68° |
| NGC2944 Azimuth | 96° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2944 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2944's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2944
NGC2944 will become visible in September, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 19, NGC2944 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 05:37 |
| Set | 21:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 13:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 39m 18s", Dec: 32° 18' 29s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2944, 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 NGC2944 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 NGC2944 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 NGC2944
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.65506° |
| Declination | 32.30833° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 68.4° |
| Azimuth | 95.8° |
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.