Where is NGC2301 right now?
NGC2301 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 43° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.00.
Twilight begins at 03:24 local time. At that moment, NGC2301 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 03:24 local time. At that moment, NGC2301 will be 43° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC2301 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2301 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2301 is near 04:35: 51° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2301 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2301 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2301
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Direction | south-east (134°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC2301 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2301
| Time | 03:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 43° |
| Azimuth | 134° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2301 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.
NGC2301 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 28, 12:00 | -6° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 13:00 | -18° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 14:00 | -29° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 15:00 | -39° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 16:00 | -47° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 17:00 | -52° | 349° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 18:00 | -51° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 19:00 | -47° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 20:00 | -38° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 21:00 | -28° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 22:00 | -17° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 28, 23:00 | -5° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 00:00 | 7° | 95° | east | Very low | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 01:00 | 19° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 02:00 | 30° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 03:00 | 40° | 129° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 03:34 — Astronomical night ends | 45° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 04:00 | 48° | 147° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 04:05 — Twilight end | 49° | 148° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 04:35 — Civil sunrise | 51° | 160° | south-east | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 05:00 | 53° | 169° | south | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 05:02 — Sunrise | 53° | 170° | south | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 06:00 | 52° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 07:00 | 47° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 08:00 | 39° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 09:00 | 28° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 10:00 | 17° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 11:00 | 5° | 267° | west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Sep 29, 12:00 | -7° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |