Where is NGC2798 right now?
NGC2798 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.39.
Where and When to Look for NGC2798 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2798 is near 06:00: 41° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2798 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2798 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 49° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2798 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2798
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Direction | north-east (33°) |
| Magnitude | 12.4 |
NGC2798 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2798
| Time | 05:42 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 39° |
| Azimuth | 33° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2798 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.
NGC2798 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 23° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | 13° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | 2° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -10° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -20° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -30° | 322° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -39° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -44° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -44° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -45° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -46° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -47° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -47° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -45° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -39° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -31° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -21° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | -10° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | 1° | 48° | north-east | Very low | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 12° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 23° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 33° | 39° | north-east | Visible | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 38° | 34° | north-east | Visible | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 41° | 30° | north-east | Visible | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 41° | 30° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 44° | 25° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 46° | 20° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 47° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 49° | 0° | north | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 47° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 41° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 33° | 321° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 23° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 17m | +41° 59′ |