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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9612
Longitude:
-82.9988

Where is NGC0040 right now?

NGC0040 is located in the constellation Cepheus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 47° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.89.

Where is NGC0040 right now?

Where and When to Look for NGC0040 Tonight

The highest sampled position of NGC0040 is near 17:00: 57° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Visible.
NGC0040 tonight

How NGC0040 Moves Across the Sky

During this 24-hour period, NGC0040 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.

Track NGC0040 position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC0040 changing position in the night sky.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0040

ConstellationCepheus
Elevation47°
Directionnorth-west (338°)
Magnitude11.9

NGC0040 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC0040

Time20:44
Latitude39.9612
Longitude-82.9988
Elevation47°
Azimuth338°
Here you can see the current position of NGC0040 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.

NGC0040 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Nov 5, 12:0043°23°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 13:0048°22°north-eastTwilight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 14:0052°19°north-eastVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 15:0055°13°north-eastVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 16:0057°6°northVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 17:0057°358°northBest view00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 18:0056°350°northVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 19:0053°344°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 20:0050°339°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 21:0045°337°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 22:0041°337°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 5, 23:0037°338°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 00:0032°340°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends30°342°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 01:0029°344°north-westVisible00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end29°344°north-westTwilight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise27°346°north-westTwilight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 02:0026°347°north-westTwilight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise26°348°north-westTwilight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 03:0024°352°northDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 04:0023°357°northDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 05:0023°1°northDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 06:0023°6°northDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 07:0025°11°northDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 08:0028°15°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 09:0031°18°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 10:0035°21°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 11:0039°23°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′
Nov 6, 12:0044°23°north-eastDaylight00h 13m+72° 31′

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