Where is NGC2509 right now?
NGC2509 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2509 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2509 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2509 is near 04:16: 13° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2509 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2509 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 13° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2509
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north-west (304°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
NGC2509 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2509
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 304° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2509 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.
NGC2509 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 11° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 1° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -11° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -22° | 262° | west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -34° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -46° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -57° | 296° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -67° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -72° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -68° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -59° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -47° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -36° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -24° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -12° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -1° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 2° | 116° | south-east | Very low | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 7° | 121° | south-east | Very low | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 10° | 123° | south-east | Very low | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 126° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 17° | 131° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 19° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 27° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 32° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 34° | 180° | south | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 32° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 27° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 20° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 10° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 00m | −19° 03′ |