Where is NGC1990 right now?
NGC1990 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC1990 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC1990 during this observing period is around 02:32, at 51° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1990 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1990 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1990 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1990
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -38° |
| Direction | north-east (56°) |
| Magnitude | 1.7 |
NGC1990 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1990
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -38° |
| Azimuth | 56° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1990 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.
NGC1990 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -39° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -48° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -53° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -53° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -49° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -41° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -30° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -19° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -7° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 5° | 95° | east | Very low | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 16° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 28° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 38° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 46° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 51° | 167° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 51° | 191° | south | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 46° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 43° | 221° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 230° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 38° | 230° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 34° | 236° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 28° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 17° | 255° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 6° | 264° | west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -6° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -18° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -30° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -40° | 307° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −01° 12′ |