Where is NGC1979 right now?
NGC1979 is located in the constellation Lepus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC1979 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1979 is near 03:00: 66° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC1979 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1979 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC1979 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1979
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Direction | south-east (114°) |
| Magnitude | 12.9 |
NGC1979 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1979
| Time | 20:09 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Azimuth | 114° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1979 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.
NGC1979 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -43° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -55° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -64° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -66° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -61° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -50° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -37° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -24° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | -10° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 3° | 113° | south-east | Very low | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 17° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 31° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 44° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 55° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 64° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 66° | 189° | south | Best view | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 60° | 217° | south-west | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 56° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 51° | 231° | south-west | Visible | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 50° | 232° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 41° | 238° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 37° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 24° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | 10° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -4° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -18° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -31° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -44° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 34m | −23° 18′ |