NGC3887 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC3887 right now?
NGC3887 is located in the constellation Crater. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC3887 tonight
NGC3887 visibility on 2026-10-24
NGC3887 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC3887 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC3887 transit | 08:46 | 36° |
| NGC3887 set | 13:51 | |
Moonrise, 88% illuminated  | 14:51 | -11° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:47 | -46° |
| NGC3887 rise | 03:36 | |
| Moonset | 03:47 | 2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:57 | 4° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:27 | 9° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:58 | 14° |
| Sunrise | 05:25 | 19° |
Track NGC3887 position throughout the night
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NGC3887 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3887
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -55° |
| Azimuth | 297° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3887 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 NGC3887 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC3887 will become visible again around November 23 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sun, 25 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:55 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 10m |
| Rise | 03:36 |
| Set | 13:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 36° |
| Transit time | 08:42 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 47m 04s", Dec: -16° 51' 16s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Crater |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC3887, 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 NGC3887 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC3887 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3887
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 47m 05s |
| Declination | -16° 51′ 17″ |
| Magnitude | 10.93 |
| Constellation | Crater |
| Elevation | -55.1° |
| Azimuth | 297.1° |
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.