NGC1387 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1387 right now?
NGC1387 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC1387 tonight
NGC1387 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC1387 Visible from before midnight until morning twilight
NGC1387 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -68° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -30° |
| NGC1387 rise | 20:50 | |
| NGC1387 transit | 00:37 | 17° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 12° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 4° |
| NGC1387 set | 04:24 |
Track NGC1387 position throughout the night
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NGC1387 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1387
| Time | 16:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -49° |
| Azimuth | 104° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1387 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.
When Is NGC1387 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1387 will remain visible until March 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 20:46 |
| Set | 04:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 17° |
| Transit time | 00:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 36m 57s", Dec: -35° 30' 23s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1387, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC1387 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1387 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1387
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 36m 57s |
| Declination | -35° 30′ 24″ |
| Magnitude | 10.75 |
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -48.8° |
| Azimuth | 103.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.