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.
Where and When to Look for NGC1398 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1398 is near 01:00: 26° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1398 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1398 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1398 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1398
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Direction | east (101°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC1398 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1398
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 101° |
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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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -76° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -78° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -70° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -59° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -47° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -35° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -23° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -12° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -1° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 8° | 132° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 16° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 22° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 26° | 170° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 26° | 185° | south | Best view | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 24° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 18° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 11° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 11° | 225° | south-west | Visible | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 7° | 229° | south-west | Very low | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 234° | south-west | Very low | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 2° | 235° | south-west | Very low | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -3° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -9° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -20° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -31° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -43° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -55° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -67° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -76° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −26° 20′ |