Where is NGC2243 right now?
NGC2243 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 11° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.40.
Where and When to Look for NGC2243 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2243 is near 00:00: 19° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC2243 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2243 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 19° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC2243 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2243
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Direction | south-east (148°) |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
NGC2243 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2243
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 11° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2243 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.
NGC2243 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 31, 12:00 | -80° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -78° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -68° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -57° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -45° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -34° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -23° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -13° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -3° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 5° | 139° | south-east | Very low | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 12° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 16° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 19° | 176° | south | Best view | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 18° | 189° | south | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 17° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 15° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 15° | 202° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 12° | 209° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 10° | 214° | south-west | Very low | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 9° | 215° | south-west | Very low | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 2° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -7° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -16° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -27° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -38° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -49° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -61° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -72° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -81° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -78° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |