NGC7226 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7226 right now?
NGC7226 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although NGC7226 is currently 24° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC7226 will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:57 local time. At that moment, NGC7226 will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC7226 visibility on 2026-08-18
NGC7226 Visible all night
NGC7226 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 5° |
| Sunset | 17:55 | 33° |
| Civil sunset | 18:24 | 37° |
| Twilight start | 18:57 | 42° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | 47° |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 20:26 | 54° |
| NGC7226 transit | 23:31 | 72° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | 52° |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 47° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 38° |
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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| 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 | 06:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 322° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7226 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 NGC7226
NGC7226 will remain visible until February 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | NGC7226 is always up |
| Set | NGC7226 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 23:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 10m 26s", Dec: 55° 23' 54s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC7226, 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 NGC7226
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22.17414° |
| Declination | 55.39858° |
| Magnitude | 9.60 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 24.3° |
| Azimuth | 322.3° |
Data Credits
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