Where is NGC0972 right now?
NGC0972 is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 67° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.33.
Where and When to Look for NGC0972 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC0972 is near 19:00: 79° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC0972 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC0972 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC0972 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0972
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Direction | south-west (250°) |
| Magnitude | 11.3 |
NGC0972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0972
| Time | 20:43 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Azimuth | 250° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0972 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.
NGC0972 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 7° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 17° | 66° | north-east | Twilight | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 28° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 39° | 82° | east | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 51° | 91° | east | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 62° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 73° | 124° | south-east | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 79° | 175° | south | Best view | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 74° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 64° | 255° | south-west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 53° | 267° | west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 41° | 277° | west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 30° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 289° | north-west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 19° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 18° | 294° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 12° | 298° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 9° | 301° | north-west | Very low | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 7° | 302° | north-west | Very low | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -1° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -9° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -15° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -19° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -21° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -19° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -16° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -9° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -1° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 8° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 34m | +29° 18′ |