NGC1985 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1985 right now?
NGC1985 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC1985 is currently 53° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC1985 tonight
NGC1985 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC1985 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC1985 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -8° |
| NGC1985 rise | 18:45 | |
| NGC1985 transit | 02:38 | 85° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 85° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 73° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:26 | 67° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:57 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 55° |
| NGC1985 set | 10:30 |
Track NGC1985 position throughout the night
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NGC1985 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1985
| Time | 05:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 53° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1985 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.
When Is NGC1985 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1985 will remain visible until May 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 18:45 |
| Set | 10:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 02:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 37m 47s", Dec: 31° 59' 19s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1985, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC1985 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1985 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1985
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 37m 48s |
| Declination | 31° 59′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 12.7 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 53.4° |
| Azimuth | 275.2° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.