Where is NGC1985 right now?
NGC1985 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC1985 is currently 47° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC1985 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1985 is near 03:00: 83° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC1985 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1985 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 83° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1985 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1985
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Direction | north-east (34°) |
| Magnitude | 12.7 |
NGC1985 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1985
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 34° |
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.
NGC1985 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -11° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -17° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -20° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -20° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -18° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -13° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -6° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 2° | 50° | north-east | Very low | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 12° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 23° | 66° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 34° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 45° | 80° | east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 57° | 87° | east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 69° | 98° | east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 81° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 83° | 222° | south-west | Best view | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 73° | 257° | south-west | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 72° | 258° | south-west | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 67° | 265° | west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 61° | 270° | west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 60° | 270° | west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 55° | 274° | west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 49° | 278° | west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 37° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 25° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 15° | 299° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 5° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -4° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -12° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |