Where is NGC0242 right now?
NGC0242 is located in the constellation Tucana. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC0242 Tonight
NGC0242 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 23° below the horizon near 17:00.
How NGC0242 Moves Across the Sky
NGC0242 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 23° toward the south.
Track NGC0242 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0242
| Constellation | Tucana |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Direction | south-west (196°) |
| Magnitude | 12.1 |
NGC0242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0242
| Time | 21:00 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 196° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0242 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.
NGC0242 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -35° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -31° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -28° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -26° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -24° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -23° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -24° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -25° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -27° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -30° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -33° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -37° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -41° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -44° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -46° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -46° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -48° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -50° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -50° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -53° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -55° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -56° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -56° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -54° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -51° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -47° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -43° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -39° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -35° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 00h 43m | −73° 26′ |