Where is NGC0281 right now?
NGC0281 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although NGC0281 is currently 16° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:31 local time. At that moment, NGC0281 will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:31 local time. At that moment, NGC0281 will be 38° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC0281 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC0281 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC0281 is near 23:00: 70° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC0281 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC0281 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 70° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0281
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Direction | north-east (43°) |
NGC0281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0281
| Time | 17:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 43° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0281 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.
NGC0281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 12, 12:00 | 6° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 13:00 | 9° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 14:00 | 13° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 15:00 | 19° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 16:00 | 26° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 17:00 | 34° | 41° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 18:00 | 42° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 19:00 | 50° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 20:00 | 58° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 21:00 | 65° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 22:00 | 70° | 13° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 12, 23:00 | 70° | 349° | north | Best view | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 00:00 | 66° | 330° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 01:00 | 59° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 02:00 | 51° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 03:00 | 43° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 03:47 — Astronomical night ends | 36° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 04:00 | 35° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 04:17 — Twilight end | 32° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 04:47 — Civil sunrise | 28° | 321° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 05:00 | 27° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 05:15 — Sunrise | 25° | 323° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 06:00 | 20° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 07:00 | 14° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 08:00 | 9° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 09:00 | 6° | 348° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 10:00 | 4° | 356° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 11:00 | 4° | 4° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 13, 12:00 | 6° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |