Where is Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) right now?
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) is located in the constellation Dorado. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) Tonight
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) 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 Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) Moves Across the Sky
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) 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 Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070)
| Constellation | Dorado |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Direction | south (173°) |
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070)
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 173° |
Here you can see the current position of Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) 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.
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -36° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -41° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -47° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -51° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -55° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -58° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -58° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -57° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -53° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -49° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -43° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -38° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -33° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -28° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -20° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -20° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -19° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -18° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -17° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -17° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -17° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -17° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -20° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -23° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -27° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -31° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -36° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | −69° 06′ |