Where is NGC1316 right now?
NGC1316 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1316 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1316 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1316 is near 03:13: 15° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1316 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1316 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1316
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | south-east (104°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC1316 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1316
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 104° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1316 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.
NGC1316 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -49° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -61° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -73° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -85° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -83° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -71° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -60° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -48° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -37° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -26° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -16° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -6° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 2° | 142° | south-east | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 8° | 152° | south-east | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 13° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 15° | 175° | south | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 178° | south | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 15° | 184° | south | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 15° | 187° | south | Twilight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 14° | 191° | south | Twilight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 13° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 12° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 7° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 0° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -8° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -18° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -28° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -39° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -50° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |