Where is NGC1427 right now?
NGC1427 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 NGC1427 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1427 is near 01:00: 17° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1427 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1427 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 17° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC1427 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1427
| Constellation | Fornax |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | south-east (110°) |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
NGC1427 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1427
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 110° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1427 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.
NGC1427 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -81° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -86° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -75° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -63° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -51° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -39° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -28° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -18° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -8° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 1° | 138° | south-east | Very low | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 8° | 147° | south-east | Very low | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 13° | 159° | south-east | Visible | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 17° | 171° | south | Visible | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 17° | 184° | south | Best view | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 15° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 11° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 4° | 218° | south-west | Very low | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 4° | 218° | south-west | Very low | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 1° | 223° | south-west | Very low | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -4° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -8° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -13° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -24° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -35° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -46° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -58° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -70° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -82° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 03h 42m | −35° 23′ |