Where is NGC1986 right now?
NGC1986 is located in the constellation Mensa. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC1986 Tonight
NGC1986 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 17° below the horizon near 02:00.
How NGC1986 Moves Across the Sky
NGC1986 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 17° toward the south.
Track NGC1986 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1986
| Constellation | Mensa |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | south-east (155°) |
| Magnitude | 11.1 |
NGC1986 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1986
| Time | 20:11 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1986 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.
NGC1986 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 12:00 | -52° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -55° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -57° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -57° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -55° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -52° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -47° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -42° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -37° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -32° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -28° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -24° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -21° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -19° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -17° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -17° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -19° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -19° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -19° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -21° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -22° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -24° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -28° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -33° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -38° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -43° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -48° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -52° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 27m | −69° 58′ |