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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

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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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC1778 changing position in the night sky.

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

ConstellationAuriga
Elevation-14°
Directionnorth-east (15°)
Magnitude7.7

NGC1778 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1778

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-14°
Azimuth15°
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

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:0014°307°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 13:004°314°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 14:00-3°324°north-westBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 15:00-10°334°north-westBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 16:00-14°345°north-westBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 17:00-16°358°northBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 18:00-15°10°northBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 19:00-11°22°north-eastBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 20:00-6°33°north-eastBelow horizon05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 21:001°42°north-eastVery low05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 22:0010°51°north-eastVery low05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 6, 23:0020°58°north-eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 00:0030°64°north-eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 01:0041°70°north-eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 02:0053°76°north-eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 03:0064°81°eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends67°82°eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end73°85°eastVisible05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 04:0076°86°eastTwilight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise80°88°eastTwilight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise85°92°eastTwilight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 05:0088°99°eastDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 06:0080°272°westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 07:0068°278°westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 08:0056°283°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 09:0045°288°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 10:0034°294°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 11:0023°300°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′
Sep 7, 12:0013°307°north-westDaylight05h 08m+37° 01′