NGC7226 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7226 right now?
NGC7226 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 61 degrees, NGC7226 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC7226 will appear at an altitude of 27 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC7226 will appear at an altitude of 27 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC7226 Visibility on July 11
NGC7226 is Not visible tonight
NGC7226 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 7° |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 19° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 22° |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 | 27° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | 32° |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated  | 00:36 | 67° |
| NGC7226 transit | 02:00 | 72° |
| Astrosession end | 02:06 | 72° |
| Twighlight end | 02:48 | 70° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:26 | 67° |
| Sunrise | 03:57 | 63° |
Track NGC7226 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC7226
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| Object name | NGC7226 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC7226 coordinates | 22.17414, 55.39858 |
| Center coordinates | 22.17414, 55.39858 |
NGC7226 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7226
| Time | 04:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC7226 elevation | 61° |
| NGC7226 Azimuth | 319° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC7226 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC7226's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC7226
NGC7226 will be visible until February, 15, 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.
| Date | Sat, 11 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 44m |
| Rise | NGC7226 is always up |
| Set | NGC7226 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 02:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 10m 26s", Dec: 55° 23' 54s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC7226, 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 NGC7226 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 NGC7226 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 NGC7226
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22.17414° |
| Declination | 55.39858° |
| Magnitude | 9.60 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 60.8° |
| Azimuth | 319.2° |
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.