NGC3281 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3281 right now?
NGC3281 is located in the constellation Antila. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC3281 tonight
NGC3281 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC3281 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC3281 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -11° |
| NGC3281 transit | 03:04 | 15° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -76° |
| NGC3281 rise | 23:24 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 8° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 11° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 14° |
| NGC3281 set | 06:37 |
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NGC3281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3281
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 117° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3281 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 NGC3281 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3281 will remain visible until June 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 23:20 |
| Set | 06:33 |
| Elevation at transit | 15° |
| Transit time | 02:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 31m 52s", Dec: -34° 51' 13s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Antila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3281, 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 NGC3281 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3281 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3281
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 31m 52s |
| Declination | -34° 51′ 13″ |
| Magnitude | 11.95 |
| Constellation | Antila |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 117° |
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.
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