Where is NGC2520 right now?
NGC2520 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2520 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2520 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2520 is near 04:16: 5° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC2520 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2520 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 5° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2520
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | north-west (286°) |
| Magnitude | 6.5 |
NGC2520 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2520
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 286° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2520 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.
NGC2520 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 5° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -15° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -26° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -38° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -50° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -62° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -73° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -81° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -76° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -65° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -53° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -41° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -29° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -18° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -7° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 0° | 127° | south-east | Very low | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 3° | 129° | south-east | Very low | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 5° | 132° | south-east | Very low | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 9° | 137° | south-east | Very low | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 11° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 18° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 23° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 24° | 179° | south | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 23° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 19° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 13° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 4° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 04m | −28° 08′ |