NGC4631: Rise, Set, Nighttime Path
NGC4631 Daily Motion
NGC4631 will reach transit at 14:11. By the time twilight starts at 20:15 it will be at an elevation of 19° degrees and will set at 22:14, before twilight ends.NGC4631 will become visible in October, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 25, NGC4631 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC4631 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC4631 transit | 14:11 | 83° |
| Sunset | 19:16 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 19:44 | 24° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:15 | 19° |
| NGC4631 Set | 22:14 | |
| Astrosession end | 05:54 | -1° |
| NGC4631 Rise | 06:04 | |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 3° |
| Sunrise | 06:53 | 7° |
NGC4631 Sky Tracker Map
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NGC4631 Image Gallery
DSS Blue
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.
DSS Red
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.
DSS Near-Infrared
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.
DSS Composite image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.
The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).
Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.
Finder Chart for NGC4631
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| Object name | NGC4631 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC4631 coordinates | 12.70223, 32.5415 |
| Center coordinates | 12.70223, 32.5415 |
NGC4631 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4631
| Time | 19:29 |
| Latitude | 39.0469 |
| Longitude | -77.4903 |
| NGC4631 elevation | 27° |
| NGC4631 Azimuth | 69° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC4631 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC4631's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC4631
| Date | Mon, 16 September 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 20:43 |
| Twighlight end | 05:16 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 33m |
| Rise | 06:04 |
| Set | 22:10 |
| Elevation at transit | 83° |
| Transit time | 14:07 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 12h 42m 08s, Dec: 32° 32' 29" |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | CanesVenatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC4631, 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 NGC4631 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.
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 NGC4631 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.