Where is NGC1980 right now?
NGC1980 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1980 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1980 Tonight
How NGC1980 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1980 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1980
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | east (93°) |
| Magnitude | 2.5 |
NGC1980 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1980
| Time | 21:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 93° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1980 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.
NGC1980 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | -28° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | -39° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | -49° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | -56° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | -59° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | -55° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | -48° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | -38° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | -26° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -15° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -3° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 9° | 105° | south-east | Very low | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 20° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 31° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 39° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 45° | 161° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 47° | 174° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 47° | 182° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 47° | 185° | south | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 45° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 44° | 203° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 44° | 205° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 38° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 29° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 18° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 7° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | -5° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | -17° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | -29° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −05° 54′ |