Where is NGC2479 right now?
NGC2479 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2479 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2479 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2479 is near 04:16: 15° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2479 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2479 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2479
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north-west (308°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC2479 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2479
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 308° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2479 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.
NGC2479 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 11° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 0° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -11° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -23° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -35° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -46° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -58° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -67° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -70° | 2° | north | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -66° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -57° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -46° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -34° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -22° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -10° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 1° | 114° | south-east | Very low | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 4° | 116° | south-east | Very low | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 9° | 121° | south-east | Very low | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 12° | 123° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 15° | 126° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 19° | 132° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 21° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 29° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 33° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 35° | 181° | south | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 33° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 28° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 20° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 10° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 55m | −17° 42′ |