Where is NGC2016 right now?
NGC2016 is located in the constellation Mensa. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2016 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2016 Tonight
NGC2016 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 17° below the horizon near 06:00.
How NGC2016 Moves Across the Sky
NGC2016 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 17° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2016
| Constellation | Mensa |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Direction | south (172°) |
NGC2016 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2016
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -57° |
| Azimuth | 172° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2016 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.
NGC2016 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -37° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -42° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -47° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -51° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -55° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -57° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -57° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -55° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -52° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -48° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -43° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -38° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -33° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -28° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -21° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -20° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -19° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -19° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -18° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -17° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -17° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -18° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -21° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -24° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -28° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -32° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -37° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 31m | −69° 56′ |