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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

Where is NGC1866 right now?

NGC1866 is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where is NGC1866 right now?

Where and When to Look for NGC1866 Tonight

NGC1866 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 15° below the horizon near 22:00.
NGC1866 tonight

How NGC1866 Moves Across the Sky

NGC1866 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 15° toward the south.

Track NGC1866 position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC1866 changing position in the night sky.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1866

ConstellationDorado
Elevation-16°
Directionsouth (175°)
Magnitude9.7

NGC1866 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1866

Time20:59
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation-16°
Azimuth175°
Here you can see the current position of NGC1866 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.

NGC1866 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Nov 5, 12:00-58°154°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 13:00-53°149°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 14:00-46°147°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 15:00-40°148°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 16:00-34°150°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 17:00-29°153°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 18:00-24°158°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 19:00-20°163°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 20:00-17°169°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 21:00-16°175°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 22:00-15°182°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 5, 23:00-16°188°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 00:00-19°194°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends-21°198°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 01:00-22°200°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end-23°200°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise-25°203°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 02:00-27°205°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise-27°205°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 03:00-32°209°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 04:00-37°211°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 05:00-44°213°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 06:00-50°212°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 07:00-56°209°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 08:00-61°201°south-westBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 09:00-64°190°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 10:00-64°176°southBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 11:00-62°163°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′
Nov 6, 12:00-58°154°south-eastBelow horizon05h 13m−65° 27′

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