NGC7253 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7253 right now?
NGC7253 is located in the constellation Pegasus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 69 degrees, NGC7253 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time, and at that moment, NGC7253 will appear at an altitude of 69 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 03:52 local time, and at that moment, NGC7253 will appear at an altitude of 69 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC7253 Visibility on July 09
NGC7253 is visible during the evening hours
NGC7253 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7253 rise | 18:37 | |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 4° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 10° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | 18° |
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | 51° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 82° |
| NGC7253 transit | 02:17 | 82° |
| Twighlight end | 02:46 | 80° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 74° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 68° |
| NGC7253 set | 09:58 | |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | -23° |
Track NGC7253 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC7253
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| Object name | NGC7253 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC7253 coordinates | 22.32469, 29.39167 |
| Center coordinates | 22.32469, 29.39167 |
NGC7253 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7253
| Time | 03:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC7253 elevation | 69° |
| NGC7253 Azimuth | 255° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC7253 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC7253's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC7253
NGC7253 will be visible until February, 3, 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 | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 18:33 |
| Set | 09:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 02:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 19m 28s", Dec: 29° 23' 30s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC7253, 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 NGC7253 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 NGC7253 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 NGC7253
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22.32469° |
| Declination | 29.39167° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Pegasus |
| Elevation | 68.6° |
| Azimuth | 255.1° |
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.