NGC3078 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3078 right now?
NGC3078 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although NGC3078 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC3078 tonight
NGC3078 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC3078 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC3078 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3078 transit | 08:33 | 62° |
| NGC3078 set | 14:29 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -63° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -57° |
| NGC3078 rise | 02:33 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 39° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 49° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 52° |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 49° |
Track NGC3078 position throughout the night
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NGC3078 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3078
| Time | 13:03 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 241° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3078 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 NGC3078 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3078 will remain visible until July 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 02:33 |
| Set | 14:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 08:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 58m 24s", Dec: -26° 55' 36s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3078, 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 NGC3078 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3078 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3078
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 58m 25s |
| Declination | -26° 55′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | 11.16 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | 19.2° |
| Azimuth | 240.8° |
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.