NGC3156 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3156 right now?
NGC3156 is located in the constellation Sextans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC3156 tonight
NGC3156 visibility on 2026-11-04
NGC3156 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC3156 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 01:50 | 8° |
| NGC3156 transit | 07:18 | 87° |
| NGC3156 set | 13:17 | |
| Moonset | 14:12 | -14° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -84° |
| NGC3156 rise | 01:15 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 48° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 55° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 66° |
Track NGC3156 position throughout the night
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NGC3156 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3156
| Time | 16:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3156 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 NGC3156 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3156 will remain visible until July 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 5 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 01:15 |
| Set | 13:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 07:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 12m 41s", Dec: 03° 07' 45s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3156, 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 NGC3156 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3156 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3156
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 12m 41s |
| Declination | 03° 07′ 46″ |
| Magnitude | 12.3 |
| Constellation | Sextans |
| Elevation | -49.2° |
| Azimuth | 274.8° |
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.