Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3132 right now?
NGC3132 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.20.
NGC3132 tonight
NGC3132 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC3132 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC3132 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3132 transit | 08:54 | 48° |
| NGC3132 set | 14:48 | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -43° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -49° |
| NGC3132 rise | 02:55 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 33° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 37° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 40° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 44° |
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Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132)
| Time | 05:02 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 23° |
| Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3132 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 Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3132 will remain visible until June 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 02:51 |
| Set | 14:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 48° |
| Transit time | 08:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 07m 01s", Dec: -40° 26' 11s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3132, 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 NGC3132 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3132 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3132
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 07m 02s |
| Declination | -40° 26′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 23.5° |
| Azimuth | 135.9° |
Data Credits
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