NGC2980 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2980 right now?
NGC2980 is located in the constellation Sextans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2980 tonight
NGC2980 visibility on 2026-11-04
NGC2980 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2980 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 01:50 | 15° |
| Moonset | 14:12 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -80° |
| NGC2980 rise | 00:46 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 55° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 61° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 66° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 71° |
| NGC2980 transit | 06:45 | 80° |
Track NGC2980 position throughout the night
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NGC2980 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2980
| Time | 16:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -55° |
| Azimuth | 253° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2980 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 NGC2980 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2980 will remain visible until July 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 5 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 00:46 |
| Set | 12:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 06:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 43m 11s", Dec: -9° 36' 44s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2980, 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 NGC2980 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2980 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2980
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 43m 12s |
| Declination | -9° 36′ 45″ |
| Magnitude | 12.99 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
| Elevation | -55.3° |
| Azimuth | 253° |
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.