Where is California Nebula (NGC1499) right now?
California Nebula (NGC1499) is located in the constellation Perseus. Although California Nebula (NGC1499) is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for California Nebula (NGC1499) Tonight
The best available observing time for California Nebula (NGC1499) during this observing period is around 20:43, at 86° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How California Nebula (NGC1499) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, California Nebula (NGC1499) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track California Nebula (NGC1499) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of California Nebula (NGC1499)
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | north-east (50°) |
| Magnitude | 5 |
California Nebula (NGC1499) Passage Through Night
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Current position of California Nebula (NGC1499)
| Time | 13:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 50° |
Here you can see the current position of California Nebula (NGC1499) 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.
California Nebula (NGC1499) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -2° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | 6° | 46° | north-east | Very low | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | 15° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | 25° | 62° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | 35° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | 46° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 58° | 83° | east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 69° | 91° | east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 80° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 85° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 75° | 262° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 63° | 273° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 52° | 281° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 00:31 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 41° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 01:03 — Twilight end | 40° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 01:35 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 291° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 30° | 294° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 02:04 — Sunrise | 29° | 295° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 20° | 301° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 10° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 2° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -5° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -10° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -13° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -14° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -12° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -7° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -1° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |