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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC2516 right now?

NGC2516 is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track NGC2516 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC2516 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC2516 Tonight

NGC2516 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 8° below the horizon near 08:00.

How NGC2516 Moves Across the Sky

NGC2516 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 8° toward the south.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2516

ConstellationCarina
Elevation-62°
Directionsouth-west (205°)
Magnitude3.8

NGC2516 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2516

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-62°
Azimuth205°
Here you can see the current position of NGC2516 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.

NGC2516 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-19°207°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 13:00-25°211°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 14:00-32°215°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 15:00-39°217°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 16:00-46°218°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 17:00-53°216°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 18:00-60°209°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 19:00-65°197°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 20:00-67°180°southBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 21:00-65°163°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 22:00-60°151°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 6, 23:00-54°144°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 00:00-46°142°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 01:00-39°143°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 02:00-32°145°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 03:00-25°149°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-24°150°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-21°152°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 04:00-20°153°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-18°155°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-16°158°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 05:00-15°159°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 06:00-11°166°south-eastBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 07:00-9°173°southBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 08:00-8°180°southBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 09:00-9°188°southBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 10:00-11°195°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 11:00-15°201°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′
Sep 7, 12:00-20°207°south-westBelow horizon07h 58m−60° 45′