Where is NGC2281 right now?
NGC2281 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 19° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.40.
Twilight begins at 21:46 local time. At that moment, NGC2281 will be 19° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:46 local time. At that moment, NGC2281 will be 19° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC2281 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2281 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2281 is near 04:21: 86° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC2281 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2281 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2281
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | north-east (52°) |
| Magnitude | 5.4 |
NGC2281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2281
| Time | 21:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 52° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2281 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.
NGC2281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 16, 12:00 | 8° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 13:00 | 0° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 14:00 | -6° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 15:00 | -10° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 16:00 | -12° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 17:00 | -11° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 18:00 | -8° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 19:00 | -3° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 20:00 | 4° | 39° | north-east | Very low | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 21:00 | 12° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 22:00 | 21° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 16, 23:00 | 31° | 60° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 00:00 | 42° | 65° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 01:00 | 53° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 02:00 | 64° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 03:00 | 76° | 69° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 84° | 46° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 04:00 | 86° | 31° | north-east | Visible | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 04:21 — Twilight end | 86° | 335° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 04:51 — Civil sunrise | 81° | 299° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 05:00 | 80° | 295° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 05:19 — Sunrise | 76° | 291° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 06:00 | 69° | 289° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 07:00 | 57° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 08:00 | 46° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 09:00 | 36° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 10:00 | 25° | 304° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 11:00 | 16° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |
| Oct 17, 12:00 | 7° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | +41° 04′ |