NGC4809 Observation Details
NGC4809 Daily Motion
NGC4809 will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 55° by 12:18 and set at 18:25. Throughout the night, from 19:28 to 03:55, it will be below the horizon. NGC4809 will rise again after sunrise, at 06:07.NGC4809 will become visible in November, 15. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 15, NGC4809 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC4809 Visibility Timetable on September 17
NGC4809 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 29.5% illuminated | 23:16 | -47° |
| NGC4809 transit | 12:18 | 55° |
| Moon Set | 14:45 | 42° |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 9° |
| NGC4809 set | 18:25 | |
| Astrosession begin | 18:41 | -3° |
| Astrosession end | 03:23 | -31° |
| NGC4809 rise | 06:07 |
Track NGC4809 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC4809 right now?
NGC4809 is located in the constellation Virgo, at right ascension 12h 54m 51s" and declination 02° 39' 14s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC4809
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| Object name | NGC4809 |
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| NGC4809 coordinates | 12.91418, 2.65408 |
| Center coordinates | 12.91418, 2.65408 |
NGC4809 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4809
| Time | 19:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC4809 elevation | -13° |
| NGC4809 Azimuth | 77° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC4809 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC4809's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC4809
| Date | Thu, 18 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:39 |
| Twighlight end | 03:22 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 43m |
| Rise | 06:07 |
| Set | 18:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 12:14 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 54m 51s", Dec: 02° 39' 14s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC4809, 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 NGC4809 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 NGC4809 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC4809
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.91418° |
| Declination | 2.65408° |
| Magnitude | 13.78 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -12.5° |
| Azimuth | 76.8° |
Data Credits
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