Where is NGC1252 right now?
NGC1252 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1252 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1252 Tonight
NGC1252 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 5° below the horizon near 03:00.
How NGC1252 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1252 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 5° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1252
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Direction | south-east (139°) |
NGC1252 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1252
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Azimuth | 139° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1252 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.
NGC1252 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -52° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -60° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -66° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -69° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -68° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -63° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -56° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -48° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -40° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -33° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -25° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -19° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -13° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -9° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -6° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -5° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -5° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -6° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -7° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -8° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -11° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -16° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -23° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -29° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -37° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -45° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -53° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |