Where is NGC1044 right now?
NGC1044 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1044 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1044 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1044 is near 03:00: 61° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1044 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1044 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1044
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Direction | north-east (60°) |
NGC1044 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1044
| Time | 18:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 60° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1044 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.
NGC1044 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 4, 12:00 | -29° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 13:00 | -37° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 14:00 | -42° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 15:00 | -44° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 16:00 | -41° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 17:00 | -35° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 18:00 | -26° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 19:00 | -16° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 20:00 | -5° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 21:00 | 7° | 84° | east | Very low | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 22:00 | 19° | 93° | east | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 4, 23:00 | 31° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 00:00 | 42° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 01:00 | 52° | 132° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 02:00 | 59° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 03:00 | 61° | 185° | south | Best view | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 03:11 — Astronomical night ends | 61° | 191° | south | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 03:43 — Twilight end | 59° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 04:00 | 57° | 213° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 04:15 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 219° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 04:43 — Sunrise | 52° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 05:00 | 49° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 06:00 | 39° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 07:00 | 27° | 260° | west | Daylight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 08:00 | 15° | 270° | west | Daylight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 09:00 | 3° | 279° | west | Daylight | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 10:00 | -8° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 11:00 | -19° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |
| Sep 5, 12:00 | -29° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +08° 44′ |