Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7009 right now?
NGC7009 is located in the constellation Aquarius. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.00.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC7009 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC7009 will be 39° above the horizon toward the south-east.
NGC7009 visibility on 2026-10-03
NGC7009 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC7009 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7009 rise | 14:00 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 29° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 33° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 36° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 39° |
| NGC7009 transit | 19:24 | 41° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 35° |
| NGC7009 set | 00:48 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | -34° |
| Moonset | 12:53 | -12° |
Track NGC7009 position throughout the night
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Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saturn Nebula (NGC7009)
| Time | 18:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 158° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7009 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 Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC7009 will remain visible until December 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 13:56 |
| Set | 00:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 19:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 04m 10s", Dec: -11° 21' 47s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC7009, 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 NGC7009 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC7009 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7009
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 04m 11s |
| Declination | -11° 21′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | 38.7° |
| Azimuth | 158.4° |
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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