Where is NGC2430 right now?
NGC2430 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2430 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2430 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2430 is near 04:16: 18° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2430 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2430 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2430
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Direction | north-west (316°) |
NGC2430 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2430
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2430 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.
NGC2430 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 9° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -13° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -25° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -37° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -48° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -59° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -67° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -69° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -63° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -53° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -42° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -30° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -6° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 5° | 115° | south-east | Very low | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 117° | south-east | Very low | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 13° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 15° | 125° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 18° | 128° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 22° | 134° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 24° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 31° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 36° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 36° | 186° | south | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 33° | 203° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 27° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 19° | 231° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 9° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 39m | −16° 17′ |