Where is NGC2421 right now?
NGC2421 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2421 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2421 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2421 is near 04:16: 15° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2421 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2421 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2421
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | north-west (312°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC2421 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2421
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 312° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 6° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -16° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -28° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -40° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -52° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -63° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -71° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -73° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -66° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -55° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -43° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -32° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -20° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -8° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 3° | 119° | south-east | Very low | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 5° | 121° | south-east | Very low | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 10° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 13° | 129° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 132° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 19° | 137° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 21° | 140° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 28° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 31° | 170° | south | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 32° | 186° | south | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 29° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 23° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 15° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 5° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 36m | −20° 36′ |