Where is NGC2208 right now?
NGC2208 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC2208 is currently 58° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC2208 will be 3° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, NGC2208 will be 3° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Where and When to Look for NGC2208 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2208 is near 03:00: 75° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Visible.
How NGC2208 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2208 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2208 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2208
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Direction | north-east (17°) |
| Magnitude | 12.6 |
NGC2208 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2208
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Azimuth | 17° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2208 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.
NGC2208 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 10° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 5° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 1° | 347° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -1° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 0° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | 2° | 14° | north-east | Very low | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 6° | 23° | north-east | Very low | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 11° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 18° | 37° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 25° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 34° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 43° | 50° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 52° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 61° | 48° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 69° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 75° | 14° | north-east | Best view | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 74° | 340° | north-west | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 74° | 339° | north-west | Visible | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 72° | 327° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 68° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 68° | 318° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 64° | 314° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 59° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 50° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 40° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 32° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 23° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 16° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 9° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 22m | +51° 54′ |