Where is NGC1398 right now?
NGC1398 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1398 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1398 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1398 is near 03:45: 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1398 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1398 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1398
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | east (85°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC1398 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1398
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 85° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1398 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.
NGC1398 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -42° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -54° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -66° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -76° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -78° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -70° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -59° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -47° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -35° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -23° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -12° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 8° | 132° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 16° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 22° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 26° | 170° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 173° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 26° | 181° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 26° | 185° | south | Twilight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 26° | 189° | south | Twilight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 25° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 24° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 18° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 11° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 2° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -8° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -19° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -31° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -43° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |