Where is NGC1097 right now?
NGC1097 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 NGC1097 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1097 is near 00:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1097 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1097 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1097 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1097
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | south-east (111°) |
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
NGC1097 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1097
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 111° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1097 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.
NGC1097 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -83° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -74° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -62° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -50° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -38° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -27° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -16° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -5° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 4° | 134° | south-east | Very low | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 12° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 18° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 21° | 169° | south | Visible | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 22° | 183° | south | Best view | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 20° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 16° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 9° | 221° | south-west | Very low | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 230° | south-west | Very low | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 0° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -4° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -9° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -10° | 239° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -14° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -20° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -32° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -43° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -55° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -67° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -78° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -82° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 46m | −30° 16′ |