NGC1587 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1587 right now?
NGC1587 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 50° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 11.70.
NGC1587 tonight
NGC1587 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC1587 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1587 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 48° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -45° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -12° |
| NGC1587 rise | 14:59 | |
| NGC1587 transit | 21:00 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 28° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 22° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 10° |
| NGC1587 set | 03:01 |
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NGC1587 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1587
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 172° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1587 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.
When Is NGC1587 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1587 will remain visible until March 31, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 14:55 |
| Set | 02:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 20:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 30m 39s", Dec: 00° 39' 41s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1587, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC1587 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1587 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1587
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 30m 40s |
| Declination | 00° 39′ 42″ |
| Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 50.4° |
| Azimuth | 171.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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