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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC3406 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC3406

Where is NGC3406 right now?

NGC3406 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 14 degrees, NGC3406 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC3406 will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the northeast.

NGC3406 Visibility on June 25

NGC3406 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC3406 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 70.4% illuminated 14:1268°
NGC3406 transit15:4676°
Sunset18:3058°
Civil sunset19:0353°
Twighlight start19:4247°
Astrosession begin20:2640°
Moon Set00:259°
Astrosession end01:542°
NGC3406 set02:27
NGC3406 rise05:02

Track NGC3406 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Finder Chart for NGC3406

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Object nameNGC3406
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC3406 coordinates10.86228, 51.02389
Center coordinates10.86228, 51.02389

NGC3406 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3406

Time07:54
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC3406 elevation14°
NGC3406 Azimuth-35°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3406 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3406's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC3406


NGC3406 will be visible until July, 28, 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.
Time
DateThu, 25 June 2026
Twighlight start20:21
Twighlight end01:49
Twighlight duration5h 28m
Rise05:02
Set02:23
Elevation at transit76°
Transit time15:42
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 51m 44s", Dec: 51° 01' 26s
Magnitude-
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3406, 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 NGC3406 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 NGC3406

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.86228°
Declination51.02389°
Magnitude
ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation13.6°
Azimuth-34.7°

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.