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.
Track NGC1487 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1487 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1487 is near 04:00: 10° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1487 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1487 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 10° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1487
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | south-east (112°) |
NGC1487 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1487
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 112° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -45° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -56° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -67° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -78° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -85° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -77° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -66° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -55° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -44° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -34° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -24° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -15° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -6° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 1° | 149° | south-east | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 6° | 159° | south-east | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 9° | 169° | south | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 10° | 172° | south | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 10° | 178° | south | Visible | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 10° | 181° | south | Best view | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 10° | 184° | south | Twilight | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 10° | 189° | south | Very low | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 9° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 5° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 0° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -7° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -15° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -25° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -35° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -45° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 55m | −42° 22′ |