Where is NGC1566 right now?
NGC1566 is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1566 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1566 Tonight
NGC1566 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 2° below the horizon near 04:00.
How NGC1566 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1566 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 2° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1566
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Direction | south-east (140°) |
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
NGC1566 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1566
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Azimuth | 140° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1566 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.
NGC1566 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -43° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -52° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -60° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -67° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -72° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -71° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -66° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -58° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -50° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -41° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -33° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -25° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -18° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -12° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -7° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -4° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -3° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -2° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -2° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -2° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -3° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -5° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -8° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -20° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -35° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -44° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 20m | −54° 56′ |