Where is NGC1055 right now?
NGC1055 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 10.60.

Where and When to Look for NGC1055 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1055 is near 19:00: 50° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1055 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1055 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 50° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1055 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1055
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | south-east (111°) |
| Magnitude | 10.6 |
NGC1055 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1055
| Time | 15:33 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 111° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1055 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.
NGC1055 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | -17° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -5° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | 6° | 95° | east | Very low | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | 18° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | 28° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | 38° | 130° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | 46° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | 50° | 169° | south | Best view | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | 50° | 193° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | 45° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 37° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 28° | 245° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 17° | 256° | south-west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 00:30 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 261° | west | Visible | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 5° | 266° | west | Very low | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 01:02 — Twilight end | 5° | 266° | west | Very low | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 01:34 — Civil sunrise | -1° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | -6° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 02:03 — Sunrise | -7° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | -17° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | -28° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | -38° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | -45° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | -49° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | -49° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | -44° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -36° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -27° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -16° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 41m | +00° 26′ |