NGC4809 Observation Details
NGC4809 Daily Motion
Tonight, observing NGC4809 may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 10:00 and set before sunset at 16:07. Rising near twilight's end at 03:49, it will fade away by 04:25, peaking at just 7° above the horizon.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 October 22
NGC4809 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 0.1% illuminated | 05:36 | 20° |
| NGC4809 transit | 10:00 | 55° |
| NGC4809 set | 16:07 | |
| Moon Set | 16:16 | -2° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:49 | -20° |
| NGC4809 rise | 03:49 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:55 | 1° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:56 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 19° |
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. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 27 degrees, NGC4809 is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for NGC4809
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| Object name | NGC4809 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 06:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC4809 elevation | 27° |
| NGC4809 Azimuth | -109° |
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 | Wed, 22 October 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 17:45 |
| Twighlight end | 03:49 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 4m |
| Rise | 03:49 |
| Set | 16:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 09:56 |
| 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 | 27.3° |
| Azimuth | -109.2° |
Data Credits
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