Where is NGC2236 right now?
NGC2236 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 10° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.50.

Where and When to Look for NGC2236 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2236 is near 04:00: 82° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.

How NGC2236 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2236 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 82° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC2236 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2236
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Direction | east (83°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC2236 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2236
| Time | 22:26 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 83° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2236 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.
NGC2236 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -33° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -48° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -63° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -77° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -82° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -70° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -56° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -41° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -26° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -11° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 4° | 83° | east | Very low | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 19° | 83° | east | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 34° | 82° | east | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 48° | 80° | east | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 63° | 75° | north-east | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 77° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 82° | 330° | north-west | Best view | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 77° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 71° | 292° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 70° | 290° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 287° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | 60° | 284° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 55° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 40° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 26° | 278° | west | Daylight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 11° | 277° | west | Daylight | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -4° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -19° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -34° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | +06° 49′ |