Where is NGC2240 right now?
NGC2240 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2240 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2240 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2240 is near 04:16: 62° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2240 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2240 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2240
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Direction | north (358°) |
NGC2240 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2240
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 358° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2240 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.
NGC2240 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 27° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 17° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 7° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -2° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -9° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -14° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -17° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -17° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -15° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -10° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -3° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 5° | 49° | north-east | Very low | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 15° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 25° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 36° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 47° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 50° | 77° | north-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 56° | 81° | east | Visible | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 59° | 82° | east | Twilight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 62° | 84° | east | Twilight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 68° | 87° | east | Twilight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 71° | 89° | east | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 83° | 104° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 84° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 73° | 270° | west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 61° | 277° | west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 49° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 37° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 26° | 296° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +35° 15′ |