Where is NGC2421 right now?
NGC2421 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although NGC2421 is currently 41° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC2421 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2421 is near 04:00: 69° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC2421 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2421 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2421 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2421
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | south-east (121°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC2421 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2421
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 121° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2421 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.
NGC2421 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -27° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -41° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -54° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -65° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -69° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -65° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -54° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -42° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -28° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -14° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | 0° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | 14° | 111° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 28° | 113° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 42° | 118° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 54° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 65° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 69° | 181° | south | Best view | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 68° | 199° | south-west | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 65° | 212° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 65° | 215° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 62° | 222° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 57° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 54° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 41° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 28° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 14° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 0° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | -14° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -28° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |