The Running Man (NGC1977)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 10 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , the Running Man is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 9° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
The Running Man (NGC1977)
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Object type
Open cluster
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Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 15 Dec 2025 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 15 Dec 2026 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 15 Dec 2027 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 14 Dec 2028 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 15 Dec 2029 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 15 Dec 2030 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 15 Dec 2031 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |
| 14 Dec 2032 | – The Running Man cluster is well placed |