Where is NGC1056 right now?
NGC1056 is located in the constellation Aries. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 68° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.35.
Where and When to Look for NGC1056 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1056 is near 19:00: 78° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Visible.
How NGC1056 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1056 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 78° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1056 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1056
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | south-west (246°) |
| Magnitude | 12.4 |
NGC1056 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1056
| Time | 20:44 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 246° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1056 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.
NGC1056 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 5° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 15° | 65° | north-east | Twilight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 26° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 37° | 82° | east | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 49° | 91° | east | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 60° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 71° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 78° | 166° | south-east | Best view | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 75° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 65° | 251° | south-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 54° | 265° | west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 42° | 275° | west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 31° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 20° | 291° | north-west | Visible | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 19° | 292° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 296° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 10° | 299° | north-west | Very low | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 8° | 301° | north-west | Very low | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 0° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -8° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -15° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -19° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -21° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -21° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -17° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -11° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -3° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 6° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 02h 42m | +28° 34′ |