Where is California Nebula (NGC1499) right now?
California Nebula (NGC1499) is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 69° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 5.00.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, California Nebula (NGC1499) will be 69° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, California Nebula (NGC1499) will be 69° above the horizon toward the west.
Track California Nebula (NGC1499) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for California Nebula (NGC1499) Tonight
How California Nebula (NGC1499) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, California Nebula (NGC1499) moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of California Nebula (NGC1499)
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Direction | west (275°) |
| Magnitude | 5 |
California Nebula (NGC1499) Passage Through Night
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Current position of California Nebula (NGC1499)
| Time | 04:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 69° |
| Azimuth | 275° |
Here you can see the current position of California Nebula (NGC1499) 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.
California Nebula (NGC1499) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -10° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -14° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -16° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -15° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -12° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -7° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | 1° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | 9° | 51° | north-east | Very low | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | 19° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 30° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 41° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 52° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 64° | 82° | east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 76° | 89° | east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 88° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 80° | 268° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 72° | 274° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 68° | 276° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 66° | 277° | west | Visible | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 60° | 280° | west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 56° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 55° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 45° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 33° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 23° | 299° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 13° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 4° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -4° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -10° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 03m | +36° 22′ |