NGC2957 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2957 right now?
NGC2957 is located in the constellation Draco. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23 degrees, NGC2957 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 03:53 local time, and at that moment, NGC2957 will appear at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the north.
Twilight begins at 03:53 local time, and at that moment, NGC2957 will appear at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the north.
NGC2957 Visibility on July 09
NGC2957 is Not visible tonight
NGC2957 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2957 is always above the horizon | ||
| NGC2957 transit | 13:47 | 54° |
| Sunset | 18:29 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 39° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 36° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | 33° |
| NGC2957 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | 23° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 20° |
| Twighlight end | 02:46 | 21° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 23° |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | 54° |
Track NGC2957 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2957
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| Object name | NGC2957 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2957 coordinates | 9.78803, 72.985 |
| Center coordinates | 9.78803, 72.985 |
NGC2957 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2957
| Time | 03:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2957 elevation | 23° |
| NGC2957 Azimuth | 10° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2957 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2957's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2957
NGC2957 will be visible until August, 8, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | NGC2957 is always up |
| Set | NGC2957 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 13:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 47m 16s", Dec: 72° 59' 06s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2957, 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 NGC2957 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 NGC2957 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 NGC2957
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.78803° |
| Declination | 72.985° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 22.5° |
| Azimuth | 9.7° |
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.