Where is NGC2778 right now?
NGC2778 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.41.
Where and When to Look for NGC2778 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2778 is near 06:00: 47° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2778 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2778 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2778 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2778
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Direction | north-east (39°) |
| Magnitude | 12.4 |
NGC2778 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2778
| Time | 05:42 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 39° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2778 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.
NGC2778 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 25° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | 13° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | 0° | 305° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -12° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -24° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -35° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -44° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -50° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -51° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -52° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -53° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -54° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -54° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -51° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -44° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -34° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -23° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | -11° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | 1° | 55° | north-east | Very low | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 14° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 26° | 51° | north-east | Visible | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 37° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 43° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 47° | 35° | north-east | Visible | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 47° | 35° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 50° | 30° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 53° | 23° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 54° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 56° | 358° | north | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 53° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 46° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 35° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 24° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 12m | +35° 01′ |