NGC3231 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3231 right now?
NGC3231 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26 degrees, NGC3231 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC3231 will appear at an altitude of 44 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC3231 will appear at an altitude of 44 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC3231 Visibility on June 25
NGC3231 is Not visible tonight
NGC3231 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3231 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 70.4% illuminated  | 14:12 | 59° |
| NGC3231 transit | 15:22 | 61° |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 50° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 47° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 39° |
| NGC3231 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 00:25 | 19° |
| Astrosession end | 01:54 | 15° |
| Twighlight end | 02:38 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:17 | 14° |
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 14° |
Track NGC3231 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3231
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| Object name | NGC3231 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3231 coordinates | 10.4494, 66.81517 |
| Center coordinates | 10.4494, 66.81517 |
NGC3231 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3231
| Time | 07:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3231 elevation | 26° |
| NGC3231 Azimuth | -24° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3231 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3231's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3231
NGC3231 will be visible until August, 8, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 25 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:49 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 28m |
| Rise | NGC3231 is always up |
| Set | NGC3231 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 15:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 26m 57s", Dec: 66° 48' 54s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3231, 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 NGC3231 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 NGC3231 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 NGC3231
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.4494° |
| Declination | 66.81517° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | -23.9° |
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.