Where is NGC2459 right now?
NGC2459 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2459 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2459 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2459 is near 04:16: 34° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2459 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2459 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2459
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Direction | north-west (332°) |
NGC2459 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2459
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -39° |
| Azimuth | 332° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2459 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.
NGC2459 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 29° | 260° | west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 17° | 269° | west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 5° | 278° | west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -7° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -18° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -28° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -36° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -41° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -43° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -41° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -35° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -26° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -16° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -5° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 7° | 83° | east | Very low | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 19° | 92° | east | Visible | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 22° | 95° | east | Visible | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 28° | 100° | east | Visible | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 31° | 102° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 105° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 39° | 111° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 42° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 52° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 60° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 62° | 184° | south | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 58° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 50° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 39° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 28° | 260° | west | Daylight | 07h 52m | +09° 33′ |