Where is NGC2142 right now?
NGC2142 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.94.
Where and When to Look for NGC2142 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2142 during this observing period is around 03:17, at 79° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC2142 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2142 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2142 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2142
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | east (101°) |
| Magnitude | 4.9 |
NGC2142 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2142
| Time | 22:22 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 101° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2142 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.
NGC2142 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -40° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -54° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -68° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -78° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -75° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -62° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -48° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -34° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -19° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -4° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 11° | 101° | east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 25° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 40° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 54° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 68° | 120° | south-east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 79° | 159° | south-east | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 75° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 69° | 239° | south-west | Visible | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 63° | 246° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 62° | 247° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 58° | 250° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | 52° | 252° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 48° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 33° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 19° | 259° | west | Daylight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 4° | 259° | west | Daylight | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -11° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -26° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -40° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 01m | −10° 35′ |