Where is NGC1981 right now?
NGC1981 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1981 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1981 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1981 is near 03:00: 48° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1981 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1981 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1981
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Direction | north-east (68°) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
NGC1981 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1981
| Time | 18:21 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -33° |
| Azimuth | 68° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1981 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.
NGC1981 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | -38° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | -48° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | -55° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | -57° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | -54° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | -47° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | -37° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | -26° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | -14° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | -2° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 10° | 103° | south-east | Very low | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 21° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 32° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 40° | 141° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 46° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 48° | 182° | south | Best view | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 46° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 44° | 211° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 220° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 39° | 222° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 36° | 227° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 30° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 19° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 8° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | -4° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | -16° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | -28° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | -39° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 25′ |