NGC6543 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Cat's Eye Nebula right now?
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) is located in the constellation Draco. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 54 degrees, NGC6543 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:03 local time, and at that moment, NGC6543 will appear at an altitude of 14 degrees toward the north.
Twilight begins at 17:03 local time, and at that moment, NGC6543 will appear at an altitude of 14 degrees toward the north.
NGC6543 Visibility on March 07
NGC6543 is Not visible tonight
NGC6543 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC6543 is always above the horizon | ||
| Sunset | 16:05 | 15° |
| Civil sunset | 16:32 | 14° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:33 | 14° |
| NGC6543 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 87.4% illuminated  | 19:46 | 18° |
| Astrosession end | 03:03 | 56° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:04 | 59° |
| Sunrise | 04:31 | 60° |
| NGC6543 transit | 05:04 | 61° |
| Moon Set | 06:19 | 59° |
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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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC6543 coordinates | 17.97594, 66.63319 |
| Center coordinates | 17.97594, 66.63319 |
NGC6543 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC6543
| Time | 07:36 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC6543 elevation | 54° |
| NGC6543 Azimuth | 24° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC6543 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC6543's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC6543
NGC6543 will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 47 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe NGC6543, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
| Date | Sat, 7 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:28 |
| Twighlight end | 02:58 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 30m |
| Rise | NGC6543 is always up |
| Set | NGC6543 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 61° |
| Transit time | 05:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 58m 33s", Dec: 66° 37' 59s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC6543, 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 NGC6543 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 NGC6543 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC6543
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.97594° |
| Declination | 66.63319° |
| Magnitude | 9.01 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 53.9° |
| Azimuth | 24° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.