Where is NGC2186 right now?
NGC2186 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2186 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2186 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2186 is near 04:16: 49° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2186 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2186 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2186
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | north (4°) |
| Magnitude | 8.7 |
NGC2186 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2186
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 4° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2186 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.
NGC2186 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 6° | 272° | west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -17° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -28° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -37° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -44° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -47° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -46° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -41° | 36° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -32° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -22° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -11° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 1° | 84° | east | Very low | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 12° | 93° | east | Visible | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 24° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 36° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 44° | 124° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 46° | 128° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 49° | 133° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 52° | 142° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 54° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 58° | 174° | south | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 56° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 50° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 40° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 29° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 18° | 263° | west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 6° | 273° | west | Daylight | 06h 12m | +05° 27′ |