Where is NGC0997 right now?
NGC0997 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC0997 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC0997 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC0997 is near 03:00: 60° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC0997 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC0997 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 60° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0997
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Direction | north-east (62°) |
NGC0997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0997
| Time | 18:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -22° |
| Azimuth | 62° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0997 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.
NGC0997 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 4, 12:00 | -30° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 13:00 | -39° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 14:00 | -44° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 15:00 | -45° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 16:00 | -42° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 17:00 | -36° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 18:00 | -27° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 19:00 | -16° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 20:00 | -5° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 21:00 | 7° | 86° | east | Very low | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 22:00 | 19° | 95° | east | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 4, 23:00 | 31° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 00:00 | 42° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 01:00 | 51° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 02:00 | 58° | 158° | south-east | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 03:00 | 60° | 187° | south | Best view | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 03:11 — Astronomical night ends | 59° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 03:43 — Twilight end | 57° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 04:00 | 56° | 214° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 04:15 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 219° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 04:43 — Sunrise | 50° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 05:00 | 47° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 06:00 | 37° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 07:00 | 25° | 259° | west | Daylight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 08:00 | 14° | 269° | west | Daylight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 09:00 | 2° | 278° | west | Daylight | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 10:00 | -10° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 11:00 | -21° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |
| Sep 5, 12:00 | -31° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 37m | +07° 18′ |