Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Eight-Burst Nebula right now?
Eight-Burst Nebula (NGC3132) is located in the constellation Vela. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4 degrees, NGC3132 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC3132 Visibility on July 20
NGC3132 rises at sunrise
NGC3132 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated  | 09:58 | -1° |
| NGC3132 transit | 13:23 | 12° |
| NGC3132 set | 16:41 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:12 | -32° |
| Moon Set | 21:33 | -46° |
| Astrosession end | 02:15 | -79° |
| NGC3132 rise | 10:02 |
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 |
NGC3132 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3132
| Time | 10:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3132 elevation | 4° |
| NGC3132 Azimuth | 150° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3132 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3132's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3132
NGC3132 will become visible in October, 17. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 17, NGC3132 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | 10:02 |
| Set | 16:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 12° |
| Transit time | 13:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 07m 01s", Dec: -40° 26' 11s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3132, 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 NGC3132 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 NGC3132 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 NGC3132
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.11715° |
| Declination | -40.43658° |
| Magnitude | 9.20 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 3.5° |
| Azimuth | 149.9° |
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.