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.

Where and When to Look for NGC2516 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2516 during this observing period is around 05:31, at 27° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How NGC2516 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2516 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2516 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2516
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Direction | south (170°) |
| Magnitude | 3.8 |
NGC2516 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2516
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 170° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 30, 12:00 | 2° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | -5° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | -12° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | -19° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | -24° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | -28° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | -30° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 18:49 — Sunset | -30° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | -30° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -30° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 19:36 — Twilight start | -29° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | -28° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -28° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | -24° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | -18° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | -12° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | -4° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | 3° | 151° | south-east | Very low | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 10° | 153° | south-east | Very low | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | 16° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | 22° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | 26° | 169° | south-east | Visible | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 173° | south | Visible | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | 28° | 176° | south | Visible | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 — Twilight end | 28° | 176° | south | Twilight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 06:24 — Civil sunrise | 28° | 180° | south | Twilight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 06:47 — Sunrise | 28° | 183° | south | Twilight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | 28° | 185° | south | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | 25° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | 21° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | 16° | 204° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | 9° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 2° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 58m | −60° 45′ |