Where is NGC1557 right now?
NGC1557 is located in the constellation Hydrus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1557 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1557 Tonight
NGC1557 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 18° below the horizon near 04:00.
How NGC1557 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1557 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 18° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1557
| Constellation | Hydrus |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Direction | south-east (163°) |
NGC1557 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1557
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Azimuth | 163° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1557 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.
NGC1557 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -43° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -48° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -52° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -55° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -57° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -56° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -54° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -51° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -46° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -41° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -36° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -31° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -27° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -23° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -20° | 169° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -19° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -18° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -18° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -18° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -18° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -19° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -22° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -25° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -29° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -34° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -39° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -44° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 13m | −70° 25′ |