Where is NGC2143 right now?
NGC2143 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2143 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2143 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2143 is near 04:16: 50° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2143 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2143 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 50° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2143
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | north (7°) |
NGC2143 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2143
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 7° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2143 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.
NGC2143 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 5° | 274° | west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -18° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -29° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -38° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -44° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -47° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -45° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -39° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -31° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -20° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -9° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 3° | 85° | east | Very low | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 14° | 94° | east | Visible | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 26° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 38° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 45° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 48° | 130° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 50° | 136° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 54° | 145° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 55° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 58° | 178° | south | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 56° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 49° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 39° | 243° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 28° | 255° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 16° | 265° | west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 4° | 274° | west | Daylight | 06h 03m | +05° 49′ |