Where is NGC1579 right now?
NGC1579 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1579 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1579 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1579 is near 04:16: 86° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC1579 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1579 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1579
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Direction | north-east (23°) |
NGC1579 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1579
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 23° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1579 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.
NGC1579 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 6° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -9° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -14° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -17° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -17° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -15° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -10° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -3° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 49° | north-east | Very low | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 15° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 25° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 36° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 48° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 60° | 82° | east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 71° | 90° | east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 74° | 92° | east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 81° | 99° | east | Visible | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 83° | 106° | south-east | Twilight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 86° | 124° | south-east | Twilight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 87° | 233° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 84° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 72° | 270° | west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 60° | 277° | west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 48° | 284° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 37° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 26° | 296° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 15° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 6° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 30m | +35° 16′ |