Where is NGC2402 right now?
NGC2402 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2402 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2402 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2402 is near 04:16: 38° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2402 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2402 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2402
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | north-west (338°) |
NGC2402 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2402
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 338° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 25° | 263° | west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 13° | 273° | west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 1° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -11° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -21° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -31° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -38° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -42° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -43° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -39° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -32° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -23° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -12° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -1° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 11° | 86° | east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 23° | 96° | east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 26° | 98° | east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 32° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 35° | 106° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 38° | 109° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 43° | 115° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 46° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 55° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 61° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 62° | 195° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 56° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 47° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 36° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 24° | 264° | west | Daylight | 07h 30m | +09° 39′ |