Where is NGC2506 right now?
NGC2506 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2506 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2506 is near 05:00: 79° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2506 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2506 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC2506 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2506
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Direction | south-east (102°) |
| Magnitude | 7.6 |
NGC2506 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2506
| Time | 21:49 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -21° |
| Azimuth | 102° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2506 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.
NGC2506 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | -11° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -25° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -40° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -54° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -68° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -79° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -75° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -62° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -48° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -33° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | -18° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | -4° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 11° | 101° | east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 26° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 40° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 55° | 109° | south-east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 69° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 74° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 78° | 155° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 79° | 162° | south-east | Best view | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 79° | 186° | south | Twilight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | 77° | 212° | south-west | Twilight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 74° | 226° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 61° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 47° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 33° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | 18° | 259° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | 3° | 259° | west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -12° | 259° | west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −10° 46′ |