Where is NGC2318 right now?
NGC2318 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 22° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC2318 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2318 during this observing period is around 00:48, at 36° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC2318 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2318 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the north.
Track NGC2318 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2318
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south-east (132°) |
NGC2318 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2318
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 132° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2318 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.
NGC2318 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -61° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -64° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -60° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -51° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -41° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -30° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -18° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -7° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 4° | 112° | south-east | Very low | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 14° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 24° | 135° | south-east | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 31° | 149° | south-east | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 35° | 165° | south-east | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 36° | 183° | south | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 36° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 34° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 34° | 201° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 31° | 210° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 28° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 28° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 20° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 11° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 0° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -11° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -23° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -34° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -45° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -55° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -62° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -64° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 06h 59m | −13° 41′ |