NGC3180 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3180 right now?
NGC3180 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 84 degrees, NGC3180 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time, and at that moment, NGC3180 will appear at an altitude of 27 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time, and at that moment, NGC3180 will appear at an altitude of 27 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC3180 Visibility on July 15
NGC3180 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC3180 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.3% illuminated  | 04:03 | -6° |
| NGC3180 transit | 13:54 | 86° |
| Sunset | 18:27 | 38° |
| Civil sunset | 18:58 | 33° |
| Moon Set | 19:11 | 31° |
| Twighlight start | 19:36 | 27° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:17 | 20° |
| NGC3180 set | 22:42 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:10 | -11° |
| NGC3180 rise | 05:02 |
Track NGC3180 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3180
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| Object name | NGC3180 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3180 coordinates | 10.30269, 41.44503 |
| Center coordinates | 10.30269, 41.44503 |
NGC3180 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3180
| Time | 14:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3180 elevation | 84° |
| NGC3180 Azimuth | 315° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3180 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3180's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3180
NGC3180 will become visible in September, 22. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 22, NGC3180 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 15 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:13 |
| Twighlight end | 02:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 51m |
| Rise | 05:02 |
| Set | 22:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 86° |
| Transit time | 13:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 18m 09s", Dec: 41° 26' 42s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3180, 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 NGC3180 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 NGC3180 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 NGC3180
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.30269° |
| Declination | 41.44503° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 84.1° |
| Azimuth | 315.2° |
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.