Where is NGC2169 right now?
NGC2169 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2169 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2169 during this observing period is around 03:07, at 67° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC2169 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2169 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 67° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2169 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2169
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Direction | north-east (37°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
NGC2169 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2169
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 37° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2169 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.
NGC2169 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 23, 12:00 | -22° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -31° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -36° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -39° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -37° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -32° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -24° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -15° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -4° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | 7° | 78° | north-east | Very low | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | 19° | 87° | east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 31° | 96° | east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 43° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 54° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 63° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 67° | 177° | south | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 64° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 64° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 60° | 224° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 56° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 55° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 51° | 243° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 45° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 33° | 262° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 21° | 272° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 9° | 281° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -2° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -13° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -23° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |