Where is NGC1798 right now?
NGC1798 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC1798 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC1798 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1798 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1798 is near 04:16: 75° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC1798 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1798 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1798
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | north-east (12°) |
NGC1798 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1798
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 12° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1798 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.
NGC1798 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 20° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 12° | 322° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 6° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 0° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -3° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -5° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -4° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -2° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 3° | 26° | north-east | Very low | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 9° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 16° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 25° | 48° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 34° | 53° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 44° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 54° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 64° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 66° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 71° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 73° | 46° | north-east | Twilight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 75° | 40° | north-east | Twilight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 78° | 24° | north-east | Twilight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 79° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 77° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 68° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 58° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 48° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 38° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 28° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 20° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 11m | +47° 41′ |