Where is NGC1973 right now?
NGC1973 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 48° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 7.00.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC1973 will be 48° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC1973 will be 48° above the horizon toward the south.
Track NGC1973 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1973 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1973 is near 03:41: 48° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1973 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1973 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 48° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1973
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
NGC1973 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1973
| Time | 04:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 48° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1973 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.
NGC1973 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -29° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -40° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -50° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -56° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -57° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -53° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -45° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -35° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -23° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -11° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 0° | 96° | east | Very low | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 12° | 106° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 23° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 33° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 42° | 145° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 47° | 165° | south-east | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 48° | 180° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 48° | 187° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 47° | 191° | south | Visible | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 46° | 202° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 44° | 208° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 43° | 211° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 37° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 28° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 17° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 5° | 260° | west | Daylight | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -7° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -19° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -30° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 35m | −04° 43′ |