Where is NGC1261 right now?
NGC1261 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1261 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1261 Tonight
NGC1261 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 3° below the horizon near 03:00.
How NGC1261 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1261 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 3° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1261
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Direction | south-east (135°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
NGC1261 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1261
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Azimuth | 135° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1261 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.
NGC1261 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -53° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -61° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -68° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -72° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -71° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -65° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -57° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -49° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -40° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -32° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -24° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -17° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -11° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -7° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -4° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -3° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -3° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -3° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -5° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -5° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -14° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -21° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -28° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -36° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -45° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -53° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 12m | −55° 13′ |