Where is NGC2266 right now?
NGC2266 is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2266 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2266 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2266 is near 04:16: 57° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2266 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2266 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 57° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2266
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Direction | north (355°) |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
NGC2266 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2266
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 355° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2266 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.
NGC2266 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 25° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 14° | 294° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 3° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -7° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -15° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -21° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -25° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -26° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -23° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -18° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -11° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 8° | 62° | north-east | Very low | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 19° | 70° | north-east | Visible | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 30° | 78° | north-east | Visible | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 42° | 85° | east | Visible | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 45° | 87° | east | Visible | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 51° | 92° | east | Visible | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 54° | 95° | east | Twilight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 57° | 98° | east | Twilight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 63° | 104° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 66° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 76° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 79° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 71° | 243° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 60° | 260° | west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 48° | 271° | west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 36° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 24° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 43m | +26° 58′ |