Where is NGC1399 right now?
NGC1399 is located in the constellation Fornax. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1399 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1399 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1399 is near 03:45: 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1399 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1399 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1399
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Direction | east (99°) |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
NGC1399 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1399
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 99° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1399 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.
NGC1399 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -46° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -58° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -69° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -81° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -86° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -74° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -62° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -50° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -39° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -28° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -17° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -8° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 1° | 138° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 8° | 148° | south-east | Very low | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 14° | 159° | south-east | Visible | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 17° | 172° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 17° | 174° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 17° | 181° | south | Visible | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 17° | 184° | south | Twilight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 17° | 188° | south | Twilight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 16° | 194° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 15° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 10° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 4° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -5° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -14° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -24° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -35° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -47° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 38m | −35° 27′ |