NGC3318 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3318 right now?
NGC3318 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.50.
NGC3318 tonight
NGC3318 visibility on 2026-10-28
NGC3318 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC3318 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3318 transit | 09:16 | 47° |
| NGC3318 set | 15:10 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -46° |
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated  | 20:52 | -49° |
| NGC3318 rise | 03:18 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 25° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 29° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 33° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 36° |
| Moonset | 09:30 | 47° |
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NGC3318 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3318
| Time | 06:11 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 141° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3318 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 NGC3318 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3318 will become visible again around October 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 03:18 |
| Set | 15:06 |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 09:12 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 37m 15s", Dec: -41° 37' 39s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3318, 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 NGC3318 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3318 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3318
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10h 37m 16s |
| Declination | -41° 37′ 39″ |
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 141.4° |
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.