Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Observation Details
NGC7009 Daily Motion
NGC7009 will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 41° by 13:24 and set at 18:48. Throughout the night, from 20:09 to 04:14, it will be below the horizon. NGC7009 will rise again after sunrise, at 07:56.NGC7009 will be visible until December, 19, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
NGC7009 Visibility Timetable on December 18
NGC7009 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 5.8% illuminated | 03:23 | -53° |
| Moon Set | 12:54 | 41° |
| NGC7009 transit | 13:24 | 41° |
| Sunset | 14:50 | 37° |
| Civil sunset | 15:21 | 34° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:25 | 25° |
| NGC7009 set | 18:48 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:43 | -49° |
| NGC7009 rise | 07:56 |
Track NGC7009 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Saturn Nebula right now?
Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) is located in the constellation Aquarius, at right ascension 21h 04m 10s" and declination -11° 21' 47s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC7009
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| Object name | NGC7009 |
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| NGC7009 coordinates | 21.06966, -11.36325 |
| Center coordinates | 21.06966, -11.36325 |
NGC7009 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7009
| Time | 20:09 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC7009 elevation | -16° |
| NGC7009 Azimuth | 92° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC7009 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC7009's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC7009
| Date | Fri, 19 December 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:25 |
| Twighlight end | 03:41 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 15m |
| Rise | 07:56 |
| Set | 18:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 13:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 04m 10s", Dec: -11° 21' 47s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC7009, 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 NGC7009 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 NGC7009 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 NGC7009
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21.06966° |
| Declination | -11.36325° |
| Magnitude | 8.00 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | -15.9° |
| Azimuth | 92.3° |
Data Credits
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