Where is NGC2359 right now?
NGC2359 is located in the constellation Canis Major. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC2359 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2359 during this observing period is around 01:08, at 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC2359 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2359 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the north.
Track NGC2359 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2359
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | south-east (128°) |
NGC2359 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2359
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 128° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2359 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.
NGC2359 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | -59° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | -63° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | -61° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | -54° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | -44° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | -33° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | -22° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -10° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 1° | 108° | south-east | Very low | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 12° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 21° | 130° | south-east | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 29° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 35° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 37° | 178° | south | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 187° | south | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 35° | 196° | south-west | Visible | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 35° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 205° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 31° | 212° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 30° | 213° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 23° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 14° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 4° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -7° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | -19° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | -30° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | -41° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | -52° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | -60° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -63° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 07h 18m | −13° 13′ |