NGC4098 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC4098 right now?
NGC4098 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the west from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 19:59 local time, and at that moment, NGC4098 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the west.
Twilight begins at 19:59 local time, and at that moment, NGC4098 will appear at an altitude of 40 degrees toward the west.
NGC4098 Visibility on July 05
NGC4098 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC4098 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC4098 transit | 16:21 | 73° |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 19:02 | 51° |
| Twighlight start | 19:41 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:24 | 35° |
Moon Rise, 78% illuminated  | 21:26 | 23° |
| NGC4098 set | 23:27 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:00 | -23° |
| NGC4098 rise | 09:12 | |
| Moon Set | 09:20 | 1° |
Track NGC4098 Position Throughout the Night
← Sun, 5 July 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC4098 changing position in the night sky.
Finder Chart for NGC4098
Double-click to unlock the map.
| Object name | NGC4098 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC4098 coordinates | 12.10108, 20.60611 |
| Center coordinates | 12.10108, 20.60611 |
NGC4098 Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of NGC4098
| Time | 19:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC4098 elevation | 40° |
| NGC4098 Azimuth | 266° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC4098 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC4098's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC4098
NGC4098 will be visible until July, 27, 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.
| Date | Mon, 6 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:22 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 37m |
| Rise | 09:12 |
| Set | 23:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 16:17 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 06m 03s", Dec: 20° 36' 21s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC4098, 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 NGC4098 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 NGC4098 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 NGC4098
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.10108° |
| Declination | 20.60611° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 40.2° |
| Azimuth | 266.2° |
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.