Where is NGC2226 right now?
NGC2226 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2226 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2226 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2226 is near 04:16: 34° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2226 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2226 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2226
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north (358°) |
NGC2226 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2226
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 358° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2226 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.
NGC2226 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 0° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -12° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -24° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -35° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -46° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -56° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -61° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -61° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -56° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -46° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -35° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -23° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -11° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 0° | 102° | south-east | Very low | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 12° | 112° | south-east | Visible | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 22° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 25° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 30° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 32° | 136° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 140° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 37° | 147° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 39° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 43° | 171° | south | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 42° | 191° | south | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 38° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 31° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 22° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 11° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -1° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 26m | −09° 38′ |