Where is NGC2659 right now?
NGC2659 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2659 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2659 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2659 is near 09:00: 8° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC2659 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2659 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 8° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2659
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Direction | south-west (243°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
NGC2659 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2659
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -63° |
| Azimuth | 243° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2659 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.
NGC2659 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -3° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -10° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -18° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -28° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -37° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -48° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -58° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -69° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -79° | 224° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -82° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -74° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -64° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -53° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -43° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -32° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -23° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -21° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -16° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -14° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -12° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -8° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -7° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -0° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 4° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 7° | 172° | south | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 8° | 183° | south | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 6° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 2° | 204° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -4° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |