NGC7226 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7226 right now?
NGC7226 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 33° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 9.60.
NGC7226 tonight
NGC7226 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC7226 Visible all night
NGC7226 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 21° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | 46° |
| Sunset | 12:23 | 63° |
| Civil sunset | 12:53 | 66° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:25 | 70° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | 73° |
| NGC7226 is always above the horizon | ||
| NGC7226 transit | 14:41 | 75° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 9° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 7° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 6° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 6° |
Track NGC7226 position throughout the night
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NGC7226 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7226
| Time | 20:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 33° |
| Azimuth | 318° |
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.
When Is NGC7226 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC7226 will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 69°. Use the annual motion section to find when NGC7226 reaches its highest elevation.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC7226 is always up |
| Set | NGC7226 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 14:37 |
| 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 see when NGC7226 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC7226 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7226
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 10m 27s |
| Declination | 55° 23′ 55″ |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 32.7° |
| Azimuth | 317.6° |
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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