Where is NGC1209 right now?
NGC1209 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 NGC1209 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1209 is near 21:00: 34° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1209 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1209 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1209 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1209
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Direction | east (98°) |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
NGC1209 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1209
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 98° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1209 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.
NGC1209 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 30, 12:00 | -44° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -33° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -22° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -10° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | 1° | 111° | south-east | Very low | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | 11° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 20° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 28° | 147° | south-east | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 33° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 34° | 180° | south | Best view | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 33° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 28° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 20° | 227° | south-west | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 11° | 238° | south-west | Visible | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | 6° | 243° | south-west | Very low | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 1° | 249° | south-west | Very low | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | 1° | 249° | south-west | Very low | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | -10° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | -10° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -22° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -33° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -44° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -55° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -63° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -66° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -62° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -54° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -44° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 06m | −15° 36′ |