NGC3040 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3040 right now?
NGC3040 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 59 degrees, NGC3040 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC3040 will appear at an altitude of 13 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC3040 will appear at an altitude of 13 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC3040 Visibility on July 10
NGC3040 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC3040 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3040 transit | 13:49 | 72° |
| Sunset | 18:29 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 21° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 13° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | 5° |
| NGC3040 set | 20:50 | |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -27° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -33° |
| NGC3040 rise | 06:44 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 65° |
Track NGC3040 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3040
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| Object name | NGC3040 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3040 coordinates | 9.88453, 19.43722 |
| Center coordinates | 9.88453, 19.43722 |
NGC3040 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3040
| Time | 11:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3040 elevation | 59° |
| NGC3040 Azimuth | 117° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3040 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3040's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3040
NGC3040 will become visible in September, 28. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 28, NGC3040 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 | 06:44 |
| Set | 20:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 13:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 53m 04s", Dec: 19° 26' 13s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3040, 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 NGC3040 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 NGC3040 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 NGC3040
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.88453° |
| Declination | 19.43722° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 59° |
| Azimuth | 117.2° |
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.