Where is NGC1487 right now?
NGC1487 is located in the constellation Eridanus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC1487 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC1487 during this observing period is around 21:51, at 8° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Very low.
How NGC1487 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1487 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 8° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track NGC1487 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1487
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Direction | south-east (117°) |
NGC1487 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1487
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Azimuth | 117° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1487 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.
NGC1487 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 12:00 | -66° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -55° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -44° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -34° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -24° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | -15° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | -7° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | -1° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 4° | 160° | south-east | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 7° | 171° | south | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 8° | 182° | south | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 6° | 193° | south-west | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 2° | 204° | south-west | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | -3° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | -6° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | -10° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | -10° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | -14° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | -18° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | -18° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -27° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -37° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -48° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -59° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -70° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -81° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -87° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -76° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -65° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |