Where is NGC1985 right now?
NGC1985 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 41° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.70.

Where and When to Look for NGC1985 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1985 is near 02:00: 58° above the horizon toward the north. 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 58° toward the north, 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 | 41° |
| Direction | north-west (315°) |
| Magnitude | 12.7 |
NGC1985 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1985
| Time | 04:36 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 41° |
| Azimuth | 315° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -47° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -55° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -58° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -55° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -48° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -37° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -26° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -13° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | 0° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | 12° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | 25° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | 37° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 47° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 55° | 23° | north-east | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 58° | 0° | north | Best view | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 55° | 338° | north-west | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 47° | 321° | north-west | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 43° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 38° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 37° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 309° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 29° | 307° | north-west | Twilight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 25° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 13° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 0° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | -13° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | -25° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | -37° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -47° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 37m | +31° 59′ |