NGC3406 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3406 right now?
NGC3406 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 19:51 local time, and at that moment, NGC3406 will appear at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:51 local time, and at that moment, NGC3406 will appear at an altitude of 22 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC3406 Visibility on August 04
NGC3406 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC3406 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3406 transit | 13:09 | 76° |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 36° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 32° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 27° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 22° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 16° |
| NGC3406 set | 23:50 | |
| NGC3406 rise | 02:24 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | 0° |
| Twighlight end | 03:11 | 2° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:46 | 5° |
| Sunrise | 04:16 | 8° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | 59° |
Track NGC3406 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC3406
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| Object name | NGC3406 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC3406 coordinates | 10.86228, 51.02389 |
| Center coordinates | 10.86228, 51.02389 |
NGC3406 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3406
| Time | 19:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3406 elevation | 22° |
| NGC3406 Azimuth | 318° |
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 become visible in September, 24. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 24, NGC3406 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 02:24 |
| Set | 23:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 13:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 51m 44s", Dec: 51° 01' 26s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Ursa 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.
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 Ascension | 10.86228° |
| Declination | 51.02389° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 22.2° |
| Azimuth | 318.1° |
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.