Where is NGC2251 right now?
NGC2251 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2251 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2251 is near 04:00: 81° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Visible.
How NGC2251 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2251 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 81° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC2251 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2251
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 0° |
| Direction | east (82°) |
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
NGC2251 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2251
| Time | 21:49 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 82° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2251 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.
NGC2251 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -32° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -47° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -61° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -75° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -81° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -71° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -57° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -42° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -27° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -12° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 3° | 82° | east | Very low | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 17° | 81° | east | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 32° | 80° | east | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 47° | 78° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 62° | 72° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 75° | 55° | north-east | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 81° | 342° | north-west | Best view | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 77° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 72° | 298° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 70° | 296° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 291° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | 61° | 287° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 56° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 42° | 281° | west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 27° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 12° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -3° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -18° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -33° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 06h 34m | +08° 21′ |