Where is NGC2659 right now?
NGC2659 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.60.
Where and When to Look for NGC2659 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2659 is near 06:00: 40° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2659 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2659 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2659 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2659
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | south-east (157°) |
| Magnitude | 8.6 |
NGC2659 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2659
| Time | 05:45 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 157° |
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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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 15° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | 4° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | -6° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -17° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -27° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -36° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -42° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -46° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -46° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -46° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -46° | 178° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -46° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -46° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -42° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -35° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -26° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -16° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | -6° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | 5° | 135° | south-east | Very low | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 15° | 138° | south-east | Visible | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 25° | 142° | south-east | Visible | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 33° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 40° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 40° | 160° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 42° | 166° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 43° | 171° | south | Twilight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 43° | 174° | south | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 43° | 188° | south | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 39° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 32° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 24° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 14° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 42m | −45° 00′ |