Where is NGC2397 right now?
NGC2397 is located in the constellation Volans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC2397 Tonight
NGC2397 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 19° below the horizon near 00:00.

How NGC2397 Moves Across the Sky
NGC2397 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 19° toward the south.
Track NGC2397 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2397
| Constellation | Volans |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Direction | south-east (165°) |
| Magnitude | 12 |
NGC2397 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2397
| Time | 20:59 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -23° |
| Azimuth | 165° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2397 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.
NGC2397 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -61° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -60° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -56° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -52° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -47° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -41° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -36° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -31° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -27° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -23° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -21° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -19° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -19° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -19° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -20° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -20° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -22° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -22° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -24° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -28° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -33° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -38° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -43° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -48° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -53° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -58° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -60° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -61° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 07h 21m | −69° 00′ |