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.
Where and When to Look for NGC1316 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1316 is near 00:00: 15° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1316 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1316 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC1316 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1316
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Direction | south-east (114°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC1316 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1316
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Azimuth | 114° |
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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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -85° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -83° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -71° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -59° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -48° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -37° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -26° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -16° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -6° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 2° | 142° | south-east | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 8° | 152° | south-east | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 13° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 15° | 175° | south | Best view | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 15° | 188° | south | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 12° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 7° | 211° | south-west | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 220° | south-west | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 0° | 220° | south-west | Very low | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -3° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -8° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -8° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -12° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -18° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -28° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -39° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -50° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -62° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -74° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -86° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 03h 22m | −37° 12′ |