Where is NGC2286 right now?
NGC2286 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2286 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2286 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2286 is near 04:16: 36° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2286 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2286 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2286
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -55° |
| Direction | north (349°) |
| Magnitude | 7.5 |
NGC2286 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2286
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -55° |
| Azimuth | 349° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2286 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.
NGC2286 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 8° | 260° | west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -4° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -16° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -27° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -38° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -47° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -54° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -56° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -52° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -45° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -35° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -24° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -12° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 0° | 94° | east | Very low | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 12° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 23° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 31° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 34° | 126° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 36° | 130° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 40° | 138° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 42° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 48° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 49° | 184° | south | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 46° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 39° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 30° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 19° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 8° | 260° | west | Daylight | 06h 47m | −03° 08′ |