Where is NGC1851 right now?
NGC1851 is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1851 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1851 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1851 is near 04:16: 11° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC1851 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1851 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 11° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1851
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | south-east (107°) |
| Magnitude | 7.2 |
NGC1851 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1851
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 107° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1851 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.
NGC1851 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -30° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -41° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -52° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -63° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -75° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -86° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -81° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -70° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -58° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -47° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -36° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -26° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -16° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -7° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 1° | 145° | south-east | Very low | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 7° | 155° | south-east | Very low | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 8° | 157° | south-east | Very low | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 10° | 163° | south-east | Very low | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 11° | 165° | south-east | Twilight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 11° | 169° | south-east | Twilight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 12° | 174° | south | Twilight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 13° | 177° | south | Daylight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 12° | 189° | south | Daylight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 9° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 4° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -3° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -11° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -21° | 235° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -31° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 14m | −40° 02′ |