NGC4937 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC4937 right now?
NGC4937 is located in the constellation Centaurus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 5 degrees, NGC4937 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC4937 Visibility on August 04
NGC4937 rises at sunrise
NGC4937 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC4937 rise | 13:04 | |
| NGC4937 transit | 15:22 | 5° |
| NGC4937 set | 17:39 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | -14° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | -21° |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -77° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -17° |
Track NGC4937 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC4937
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| Object name | NGC4937 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC4937 coordinates | 13.08099, -47.21936 |
| Center coordinates | 13.08099, -47.21936 |
NGC4937 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4937
| Time | 16:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC4937 elevation | 5° |
| NGC4937 Azimuth | 189° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC4937 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC4937's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC4937
NGC4937 will become visible in December, 6. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from December, 6, NGC4937 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 13:01 |
| Set | 17:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 5° |
| Transit time | 15:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 04m 51s", Dec: -47° 13' 09s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC4937, 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 NGC4937 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 NGC4937 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 NGC4937
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.08099° |
| Declination | -47.21936° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | 4.5° |
| Azimuth | 189.4° |
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.