Where is NGC2451 right now?
NGC2451 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2451 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2451 is near 04:27: 15° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2451 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2451 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2451 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2451
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -83° |
| Direction | east (98°) |
| Magnitude | 9.5 |
NGC2451 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2451
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -83° |
| Azimuth | 98° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2451 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.
NGC2451 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 23, 12:00 | -35° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -46° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -58° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -70° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -81° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -87° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -75° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -63° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -51° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -40° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -29° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -19° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -9° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -1° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 6° | 149° | south-east | Very low | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 11° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 14° | 171° | south | Visible | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 14° | 172° | south | Visible | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 15° | 177° | south | Twilight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 183° | south | Twilight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 15° | 184° | south | Twilight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 14° | 189° | south | Twilight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 13° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 8° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 2° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | -6° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -15° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -25° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -36° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 45m | −37° 58′ |