Where is NGC0986 right now?
NGC0986 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC0986 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC0986 is near 00:00: 13° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC0986 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC0986 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC0986 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0986
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | south-east (121°) |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
NGC0986 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0986
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 121° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0986 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.
NGC0986 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -85° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -73° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -62° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -50° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -39° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -28° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -18° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -9° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -1° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 6° | 151° | south-east | Very low | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 11° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 13° | 173° | south | Visible | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 13° | 185° | south | Best view | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 11° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 7° | 208° | south-west | Very low | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 0° | 217° | south-west | Very low | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -7° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -8° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -12° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -17° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -17° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -21° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -27° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -38° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -49° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -60° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -72° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -83° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -84° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 33m | −39° 02′ |