Where is NGC2242 right now?
NGC2242 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC2242 is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC2242 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2242 is near 03:56: 81° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC2242 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2242 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2242 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2242
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Direction | north-east (18°) |
| Magnitude | 15 |
NGC2242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2242
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Azimuth | 18° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2242 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.
NGC2242 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 6° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -1° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -5° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -7° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -8° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -6° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -2° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 4° | 34° | north-east | Very low | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 11° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 20° | 48° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 29° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 39° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 50° | 62° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 60° | 63° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 71° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | 80° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | 81° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | 81° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | 78° | 311° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | 73° | 302° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | 72° | 301° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | 68° | 298° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | 62° | 297° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | 51° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | 41° | 301° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 31° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 21° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 13° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 5° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +44° 46′ |