Where is NGC1516 right now?
NGC1516 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 NGC1516 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC1516 during this observing period is around 22:01, at 41° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1516 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1516 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1516 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1516
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | east (82°) |
NGC1516 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1516
| Time | 14:31 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 82° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1516 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.
NGC1516 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 12:00 | -49° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -40° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -29° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -18° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -6° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | 5° | 106° | south-east | Very low | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | 16° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | 26° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | 34° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | 39° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | 41° | 179° | south | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | 39° | 199° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | 34° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 26° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 237° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 16° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | 16° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | 11° | 249° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | 6° | 253° | south-west | Very low | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | 6° | 254° | south-west | Very low | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | -6° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | -17° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | -28° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | -39° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | -49° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | -56° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | -59° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | -56° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -49° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 08m | −08° 49′ |