NGC3303 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3303 right now?
NGC3303 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 50 degrees, NGC3303 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC3303 will appear at an altitude of 21 degrees toward the west.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC3303 will appear at an altitude of 21 degrees toward the west.
NGC3303 Visibility on July 10
NGC3303 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC3303 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3303 transit | 14:33 | 71° |
| Sunset | 18:29 | 35° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 29° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 21° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | 13° |
| NGC3303 set | 21:29 | |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -23° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -34° |
| NGC3303 rise | 07:32 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 69° |
Track NGC3303 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3303
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| Object name | NGC3303 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3303 coordinates | 10.61661, 18.13667 |
| Center coordinates | 10.61661, 18.13667 |
NGC3303 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3303
| Time | 11:54 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3303 elevation | 50° |
| NGC3303 Azimuth | 108° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3303 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3303's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3303
NGC3303 will become visible in October, 8. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 8, NGC3303 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 07:32 |
| Set | 21:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 14:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 36m 59s", Dec: 18° 08' 12s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3303, 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 NGC3303 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 NGC3303 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 NGC3303
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.61661° |
| Declination | 18.13667° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 50.2° |
| Azimuth | 107.8° |
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.