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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC2451 right now?

NGC2451 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although NGC2451 is currently 14° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

Track NGC2451 position throughout the night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC2451 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC2451 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC2451 is near 04:36: 11° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC2451 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC2451 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 11° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2451

ConstellationPuppis
Elevation-84°
Directionwest (261°)
Magnitude9.5

NGC2451 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2451

Time17:49
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-84°
Azimuth261°
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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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 29, 12:00-19°236°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 13:00-29°243°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 14:00-40°248°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 15:00-51°253°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 16:00-63°258°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 17:00-75°262°westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 18:00-86°259°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 19:00-82°97°eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 20:00-70°100°eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 21:00-58°104°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 22:00-47°109°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 29, 23:00-35°114°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 00:00-25°120°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 01:00-15°127°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 02:00-6°135°south-eastBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 03:002°143°south-eastVery low07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 03:35 — Astronomical night ends6°149°south-eastVery low07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 04:008°154°south-eastVery low07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 04:06 — Twilight end9°155°south-eastVery low07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 04:36 — Civil sunrise11°160°south-eastTwilight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 05:0013°165°south-eastTwilight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 05:03 — Sunrise13°166°south-eastTwilight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 06:0015°177°southDaylight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 07:0014°189°southDaylight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 08:0011°201°south-westDaylight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 09:006°211°south-westDaylight07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 10:00-1°221°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 11:00-10°229°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′
Sep 30, 12:00-19°237°south-westBelow horizon07h 45m−37° 58′