NGC7079 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7079 right now?
NGC7079 is located in the constellation GRUS. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC7079 tonight
NGC7079 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC7079 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC7079 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7079 rise | 14:23 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 41° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 19:12 | 42° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 44° |
| NGC7079 transit | 20:17 | 45° |
| NGC7079 set | 02:11 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | -34° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | -46° |
Track NGC7079 position throughout the night
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NGC7079 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7079
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7079 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.
When Is NGC7079 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC7079 will remain visible until December 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 14:20 |
| Set | 02:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 20:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 32m 35s", Dec: -44° 04' 03s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Grus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC7079, 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 see when NGC7079 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC7079 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7079
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 32m 35s |
| Declination | -44° 04′ 03″ |
| Magnitude | 11.65 |
| Constellation | Grus |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 218.6° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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