Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC6543 right now?
NGC6543 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the north, with an apparent magnitude of 9.01.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC6543 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC6543 will be 61° above the horizon toward the north.
NGC6543 visibility on 2026-08-18
NGC6543 Visible all night
NGC6543 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6543 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 18° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 58° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 60° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 61° |
| NGC6543 transit | 19:20 | 61° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 61° |
| NGC6543 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 59° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 26° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 23° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 21° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 19° |
Track NGC6543 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC6543
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| Object name | NGC6543 |
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| NGC6543 coordinates | 17.97594, 66.63319 |
| Center coordinates | 17.97594, 66.63319 |
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543)
| Time | 18:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 10° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC6543 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.
Annual motion of Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543)
NGC6543 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 47°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC6543 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Wed, 19 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:30 |
| Twilight end | 02:49 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 19m |
| Rise | NGC6543 is always up |
| Set | NGC6543 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 19:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 58m 33s", Dec: 66° 37' 59s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC6543, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC6543
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.97594° |
| Declination | 66.63319° |
| Magnitude | 9.01 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 59.8° |
| Azimuth | 10° |
Data Credits
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