Where is NGC2042 right now?
NGC2042 is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2042 Tonight
NGC2042 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 19° below the horizon near 22:00.
How NGC2042 Moves Across the Sky
NGC2042 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 19° toward the south.
Track NGC2042 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2042
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Direction | south (173°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC2042 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2042
| Time | 20:51 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Azimuth | 173° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2042 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.
NGC2042 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -57° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -53° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -48° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -43° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -37° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -32° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -28° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -24° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -21° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -20° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -19° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -19° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -21° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -22° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -24° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -24° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -26° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -27° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -28° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -31° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -36° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -42° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -47° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -52° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -57° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -60° | 191° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -61° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -60° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -57° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 36m | −68° 55′ |