Where is NGC2473 right now?
NGC2473 is located in the constellation LYNX. Although NGC2473 is currently 18° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC2473 will be 6° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC2473 will be 6° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC2473 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2473 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2473 is near 04:16: 49° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2473 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2473 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2473
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Direction | north-west (348°) |
NGC2473 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2473
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 6° |
| Azimuth | 348° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2473 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.
NGC2473 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 46° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 38° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 30° | 321° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 23° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 17° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 11° | 337° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 7° | 344° | north-west | Very low | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 5° | 352° | north | Very low | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 4° | 0° | north | Very low | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 8° | north | Very low | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 8° | 16° | north-east | Very low | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 12° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 17° | 30° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 24° | 35° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 31° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 39° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 45° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 47° | 44° | north-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 49° | 43° | north-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 53° | 43° | north-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 55° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 63° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 68° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 71° | 358° | north | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 68° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 62° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 54° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 46° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | +56° 44′ |