Where is NGC2298 right now?
NGC2298 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2298 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2298 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2298 is near 04:16: 8° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC2298 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2298 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 8° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2298
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -85° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
| Magnitude | 8.9 |
NGC2298 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2298
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -85° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2298 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.
NGC2298 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -22° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -33° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -44° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -56° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -68° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -80° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -88° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -76° | 90° | east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -64° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -53° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -41° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -30° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -19° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -10° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -1° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 139° | south-east | Very low | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 5° | 144° | south-east | Very low | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 7° | 147° | south-east | Very low | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 8° | 150° | south-east | Very low | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 11° | 155° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 12° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 16° | 170° | south | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 17° | 182° | south | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 15° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 11° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 4° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -4° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 48m | −36° 00′ |