Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3132 right now?
NGC3132 is located in the constellation Vela. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC3132 visibility on 2026-08-17
NGC3132 Visible from before midnight until before midnight
NGC3132 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 13.1% illuminated  | 08:46 | 3° |
| NGC3132 transit | 11:33 | 12° |
| NGC3132 set | 14:51 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:34 | -44° |
| Moonset | 19:59 | -49° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:50 | -52° |
| NGC3132 rise | 08:12 |
Track NGC3132 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3132
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| Object name | NGC3132 |
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| NGC3132 coordinates | 10.11715, -40.43658 |
| Center coordinates | 10.11715, -40.43658 |
Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132)
| Time | 02:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 109° |
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.
Annual motion of Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132)
NGC3132 will become visible again around October 17 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | 08:08 |
| Set | 14:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 12° |
| Transit time | 11:26 |
| 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3132
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.11715° |
| Declination | -40.43658° |
| Magnitude | 9.20 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -58.1° |
| Azimuth | 108.5° |
Data Credits
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