Where is NGC1342 right now?
NGC1342 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.70.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1342 will be 63° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1342 will be 63° above the horizon toward the west.

Track NGC1342 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1342 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1342 is near 02:00: 86° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.

How NGC1342 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1342 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1342
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | west (281°) |
| Magnitude | 6.7 |
NGC1342 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1342
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 281° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1342 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.
NGC1342 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -12° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -15° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -15° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -13° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -9° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -2° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 6° | 46° | north-east | Very low | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 15° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 25° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 36° | 67° | north-east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 47° | 72° | north-east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 59° | 78° | north-east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 70° | 82° | east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 82° | 87° | east | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 86° | 272° | west | Best view | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 74° | 276° | west | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 66° | 279° | west | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 62° | 281° | west | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 60° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 284° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 50° | 286° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 49° | 287° | north-west | Twilight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 39° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 28° | 297° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 18° | 304° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 8° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 0° | 320° | north-west | Daylight | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -7° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -12° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 03h 31m | +37° 22′ |