Where is NGC1252 right now?
NGC1252 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC1252 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC1252 during this observing period is around 02:14, at 28° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC1252 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1252 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC1252 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1252
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
NGC1252 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1252
| Time | 02:14 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -32° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -32° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -29° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -24° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -18° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -11° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -3° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 5° | 148° | south-east | Very low | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 13° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 20° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 26° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 30° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 32° | 177° | south | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 32° | 186° | south | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 29° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 24° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 18° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 209° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 11° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 11° | 211° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 8° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 5° | 212° | south-west | Very low | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 3° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -5° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -13° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -20° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -26° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -30° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -32° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 03h 10m | −57° 45′ |