Where is NGC1249 right now?
NGC1249 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 26° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.77.
Where and When to Look for NGC1249 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1249 is near 00:00: 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1249 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1249 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC1249 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1249
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | south-west (206°) |
| Magnitude | 11.8 |
NGC1249 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1249
| Time | 03:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 206° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1249 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.
NGC1249 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -36° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -36° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -33° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -27° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -20° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -12° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -3° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 6° | 144° | south-east | Very low | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 14° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 22° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 29° | 157° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 34° | 166° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 36° | 176° | south | Best view | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 36° | 187° | south | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 33° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 27° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 20° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 16° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 13° | 215° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 12° | 215° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 9° | 216° | south-west | Very low | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 6° | 216° | south-west | Very low | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 3° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -6° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -15° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -23° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -29° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -34° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -37° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −53° 20′ |