Where is NGC2402 right now?
NGC2402 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Although NGC2402 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC2402 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2402 during this observing period is around 03:55, at 62° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2402 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2402 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2402 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2402
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Direction | north-east (17°) |
NGC2402 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2402
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Azimuth | 17° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2402 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.
NGC2402 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -12° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -23° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -32° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -39° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -43° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -42° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -38° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -31° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -21° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -10° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 1° | 79° | north-east | Very low | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 13° | 88° | east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 25° | 97° | east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 37° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 48° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 57° | 141° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 62° | 167° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 62° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 62° | 183° | south | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 61° | 199° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 61° | 199° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 59° | 212° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 55° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 45° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 34° | 255° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 22° | 265° | west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 10° | 274° | west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -2° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -13° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |