NGC4291 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC4291 right now?
NGC4291 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC4291 tonight
NGC4291 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC4291 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC4291 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC4291 transit | 10:55 | 16° |
| NGC4291 set | 17:14 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -9° |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -13° |
| NGC4291 rise | 04:31 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 4° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 6° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 7° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 8° |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 16° |
Track NGC4291 position throughout the night
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NGC4291 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4291
| Time | 19:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -7° |
| Azimuth | 348° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC4291 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 NGC4291 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC4291 will remain visible until September 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 04:31 |
| Set | 17:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 10:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 20m 18s", Dec: 75° 22' 14s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC4291, 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 NGC4291 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC4291 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4291
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12h 20m 18s |
| Declination | 75° 22′ 15″ |
| Magnitude | 11.42 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | -7.2° |
| Azimuth | 348.1° |
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.