Where is NGC1642 right now?
NGC1642 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 12.62.
Where and When to Look for NGC1642 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1642 is near 21:00: 51° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1642 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1642 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1642 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1642
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Direction | south (170°) |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
NGC1642 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1642
| Time | 20:46 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1642 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.
NGC1642 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -35° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -25° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -14° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -2° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 9° | 97° | east | Very low | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 21° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 31° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 40° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 47° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 51° | 175° | south | Best view | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 49° | 198° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 44° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 35° | 235° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 243° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 25° | 248° | south-west | Visible | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 24° | 249° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 255° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 14° | 259° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 13° | 260° | west | Twilight | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 3° | 269° | west | Daylight | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -9° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -20° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -30° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -40° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -46° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -49° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -48° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -42° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -34° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 42m | +00° 37′ |