Where is NGC1788 right now?
NGC1788 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1788 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1788 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1788 is near 03:00: 49° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1788 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1788 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1788
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | north-east (58°) |
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
NGC1788 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1788
| Time | 17:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1788 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.
NGC1788 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 12, 12:00 | -39° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 13:00 | -48° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 14:00 | -54° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 15:00 | -56° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 16:00 | -52° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 17:00 | -45° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 18:00 | -34° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 19:00 | -23° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 20:00 | -11° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 21:00 | 0° | 95° | east | Very low | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 22:00 | 12° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 12, 23:00 | 24° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 00:00 | 34° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 01:00 | 42° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 02:00 | 48° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 03:00 | 49° | 185° | south | Best view | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 03:47 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 04:00 | 46° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 04:17 — Twilight end | 44° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 04:47 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 222° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 05:00 | 39° | 225° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 05:15 — Sunrise | 37° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 06:00 | 29° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 07:00 | 19° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 08:00 | 7° | 260° | west | Daylight | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 09:00 | -5° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 10:00 | -17° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 11:00 | -28° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |
| Oct 13, 12:00 | -39° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 06m | −03° 20′ |