Where is NGC1187 right now?
NGC1187 is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC1187 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1187 is near 21:00: 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1187 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1187 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC1187 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1187
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Direction | south-east (104°) |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
NGC1187 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1187
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Azimuth | 104° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1187 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.
NGC1187 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 30, 12:00 | -48° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -37° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -25° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -14° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -3° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | 6° | 127° | south-east | Very low | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 15° | 138° | south-east | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 22° | 151° | south-east | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 26° | 166° | south-east | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 27° | 181° | south | Best view | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 25° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 21° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 14° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 5° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 239° | south-west | Very low | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | -5° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | -5° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | -10° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | -15° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | -16° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -27° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -38° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -49° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -60° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -69° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -73° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -68° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -58° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -47° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 03h 02m | −22° 52′ |