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Observation Settings

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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: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC1977 right now?

NGC1977 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track NGC1977 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC1977 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC1977 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC1977 is near 04:16: 44° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC1977 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC1977 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 44° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1977

ConstellationOrion
Elevation-56°
Directionnorth-east (22°)

NGC1977 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC1977

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-56°
Azimuth22°
Here you can see the current position of NGC1977 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.

NGC1977 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-7°269°westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 13:00-19°279°westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 14:00-31°289°north-westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 15:00-41°302°north-westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 16:00-50°319°north-westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 17:00-56°343°north-westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 18:00-57°10°northBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 19:00-52°35°north-eastBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 20:00-44°54°north-eastBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 21:00-34°68°north-eastBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 22:00-22°79°north-eastBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 6, 23:00-10°88°eastBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 00:002°97°eastVery low05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 01:0013°107°south-eastVisible05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 02:0024°117°south-eastVisible05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 03:0034°130°south-eastVisible05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends36°134°south-eastVisible05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end41°142°south-eastVisible05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 04:0042°147°south-eastTwilight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise44°152°south-eastTwilight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise46°161°south-eastTwilight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 05:0047°167°south-eastDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 06:0047°189°southDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 07:0043°209°south-westDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 08:0036°226°south-westDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 09:0027°240°south-westDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 10:0016°251°south-westDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 11:004°261°westDaylight05h 35m−04° 50′
Sep 7, 12:00-8°270°westBelow horizon05h 35m−04° 50′