Where is NGC1999 right now?
NGC1999 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 9.50.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC1999 will be 46° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC1999 will be 46° above the horizon toward the south.

Track NGC1999 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1999 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1999 is near 03:41: 46° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How NGC1999 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1999 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 46° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1999
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
NGC1999 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1999
| Time | 04:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1999 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.
NGC1999 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -30° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -41° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -51° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -58° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -59° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -55° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -47° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -36° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -25° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -13° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -1° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 11° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 22° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 32° | 130° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 40° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 45° | 165° | south-east | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 46° | 179° | south | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 46° | 186° | south | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 45° | 190° | south | Visible | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 200° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 42° | 206° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 42° | 209° | south-west | Twilight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 36° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 26° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 16° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 4° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -8° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -19° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -31° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −06° 42′ |