Where is NGC1857 right now?
NGC1857 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 76° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 7.00.
Where and When to Look for NGC1857 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1857 is near 22:00: 88° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC1857 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1857 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC1857 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1857
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Direction | east (87°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC1857 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1857
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 76° |
| Azimuth | 87° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1857 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.
NGC1857 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -5° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 0° | 35° | north-east | Very low | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 8° | 44° | north-east | Very low | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 16° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 26° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | 36° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | 46° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | 58° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | 69° | 83° | east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | 80° | 90° | east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | 88° | 253° | south-west | Best view | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | 76° | 273° | west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | 65° | 279° | west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | 59° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | 54° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | 53° | 285° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | 47° | 288° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | 43° | 291° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | 41° | 291° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | 32° | 297° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | 22° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | 13° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 5° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -2° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -7° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -10° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -11° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -9° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -5° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |