Where is Fornax right now?
It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Fornax Tonight
The best available observing time for Fornax during this observing period is around 23:43, at 20° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How Fornax Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Fornax moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 20° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track Fornax position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Fornax
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Direction | south-east (114°) |
Fornax Passage Through Night
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Current position of Fornax
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 114° |
Here you can see the current position of Fornax 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.
Fornax Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -85° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -75° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -63° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -51° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -39° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -28° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -17° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -7° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 2° | 136° | south-east | Very low | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 10° | 146° | south-east | Very low | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 16° | 157° | south-east | Visible | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 19° | 170° | south | Visible | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 20° | 183° | south | Visible | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 18° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 13° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 6° | 219° | south-west | Very low | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -1° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -2° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -6° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -11° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -12° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -16° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -22° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -33° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -45° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -56° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -68° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -80° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -84° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 44m | −32° 56′ |