Where is NGC1778 right now?
NGC1778 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1778 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1778 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1778 is near 04:16: 80° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How NGC1778 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1778 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1778
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -14° |
| Direction | north-east (15°) |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
NGC1778 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1778
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -14° |
| Azimuth | 15° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 14° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 4° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -3° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -10° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -14° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -16° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -15° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -11° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -6° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 1° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 10° | 51° | north-east | Very low | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 20° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 30° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 41° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 53° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 64° | 81° | east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 67° | 82° | east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 73° | 85° | east | Visible | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 76° | 86° | east | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 80° | 88° | east | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 85° | 92° | east | Twilight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 88° | 99° | east | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 80° | 272° | west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 68° | 278° | west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 56° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 45° | 288° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 34° | 294° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 23° | 300° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 13° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 08m | +37° 01′ |