Where is NGC2579 right now?
NGC2579 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2579 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2579 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2579 is near 08:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC2579 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2579 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2579
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Direction | west (264°) |
NGC2579 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2579
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -67° |
| Azimuth | 264° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2579 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.
NGC2579 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 1° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -17° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -27° | 244° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -38° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -50° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -61° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -73° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -85° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -83° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -71° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -59° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -47° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -36° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -25° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -15° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -12° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -7° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -5° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -3° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 1° | 139° | south-east | Very low | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 3° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 9° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 14° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 16° | 175° | south | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 16° | 188° | south | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 13° | 200° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 8° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 1° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 20m | −36° 13′ |