Where is NGC2686 right now?
NGC2686 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although NGC2686 is currently 20° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC2686 will be 3° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC2686 will be 3° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC2686 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2686 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2686 is near 04:16: 40° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2686 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2686 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 40° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2686
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Direction | north-west (336°) |
NGC2686 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2686
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 3° |
| Azimuth | 336° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2686 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.
NGC2686 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 56° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 46° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 36° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 27° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 19° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 11° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 5° | 333° | north-west | Very low | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 0° | 341° | north-west | Very low | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -3° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -4° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -2° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 20° | north-east | Very low | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 6° | 28° | north-east | Very low | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 12° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 19° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 28° | 48° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 35° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 37° | 52° | north-east | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 53° | north-east | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 44° | 54° | north-east | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 47° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 56° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 66° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 75° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 78° | 356° | north | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 73° | 320° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 65° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 55° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |