Where is NGC2686 right now?
NGC2686 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2686 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2686 during this observing period is around 04:23, at 39° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2686 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2686 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2686 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2686
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Direction | north-east (29°) |
NGC2686 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2686
| Time | 19:58 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -30° |
| Azimuth | 29° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 12:00 | -6° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -16° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -25° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -32° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -38° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -41° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -40° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -36° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -30° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -22° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | -13° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | -3° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 7° | 40° | north-east | Very low | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 16° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 25° | 33° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 33° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 38° | 16° | north-east | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 10° | north | Visible | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 41° | 5° | north | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 41° | 4° | north | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 41° | 360° | north | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 41° | 355° | north | Twilight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 40° | 351° | north | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 36° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 30° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 22° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | 12° | 321° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | 3° | 319° | north-west | Daylight | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -7° | 320° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 54m | +49° 08′ |