Where is NGC1023 right now?
NGC1023 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 22° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.47.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1023 will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1023 will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC1023 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1023 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1023 is near 01:00: 88° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC1023 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1023 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 88° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1023
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | north-east (57°) |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
NGC1023 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1023
| Time | 18:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 57° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1023 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.
NGC1023 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -12° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -14° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -12° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -9° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -3° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 4° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 13° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 22° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 33° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 44° | 68° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 55° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 66° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 78° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 88° | 358° | north | Best view | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 78° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 66° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 59° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 55° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 53° | 288° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 47° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 44° | 292° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 42° | 292° | north-west | Twilight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 33° | 297° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 22° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 13° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 4° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -3° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -9° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -12° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 02h 40m | +39° 03′ |