Where is NGC1778 right now?
NGC1778 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC1778 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC1778 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1778 is near 02:00: 88° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Visible.
How NGC1778 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1778 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1778 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1778
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Direction | north-east (36°) |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
NGC1778 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1778
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -4° |
| Azimuth | 36° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1778 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.
NGC1778 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -10° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -14° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -16° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -15° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -11° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -6° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 1° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 10° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 20° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 30° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 41° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 53° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 64° | 81° | east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 76° | 86° | east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 88° | 101° | east | Best view | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 80° | 272° | west | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 69° | 277° | west | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 68° | 278° | west | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 63° | 280° | west | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 57° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 56° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 51° | 285° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 45° | 288° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 33° | 294° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 23° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 13° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 4° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -4° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -10° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |