Where is NGC2243 right now?
NGC2243 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2243 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2243 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2243 is near 04:16: 15° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2243 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2243 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2243
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | -84° |
| Direction | north-west (348°) |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
NGC2243 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2243
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -84° |
| Azimuth | 348° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -23° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -34° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -46° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -58° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -70° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -81° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -82° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -71° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -59° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -47° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -35° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -24° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -13° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -3° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 6° | 137° | south-east | Very low | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 139° | south-east | Very low | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 11° | 145° | south-east | Visible | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 13° | 148° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 151° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 17° | 156° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 18° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 21° | 173° | south | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 21° | 187° | south | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 18° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 13° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 6° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -3° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 29m | −31° 16′ |