Where is NGC1857 right now?
NGC1857 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 7.00.
Twilight begins at 20:31 local time. At that moment, NGC1857 will be 20° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 20:31 local time. At that moment, NGC1857 will be 20° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC1857 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1857 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1857 is near 03:00: 86° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC1857 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1857 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1857
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | north-east (55°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC1857 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1857
| Time | 20:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 55° |
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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| Oct 16, 12:00 | -4° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | -10° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -13° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -13° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -11° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -7° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -1° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | 6° | 44° | north-east | Very low | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 15° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 25° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 36° | 64° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 47° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 58° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 70° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 81° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 86° | 303° | north-west | Best view | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 77° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 75° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 71° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 285° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 63° | 285° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 60° | 286° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 52° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 41° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 30° | 299° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 20° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 10° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 2° | 320° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | -5° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 20m | +39° 20′ |