Where is NGC2866 right now?
NGC2866 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2866 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2866 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2866 is near 09:00: 1° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC2866 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2866 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 1° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2866
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -56° |
| Direction | south-west (232°) |
NGC2866 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2866
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -56° |
| Azimuth | 232° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2866 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.
NGC2866 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -5° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -10° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -17° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -25° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -33° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -42° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -52° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -61° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -70° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -76° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -75° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -68° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -59° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -50° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -41° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -32° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -30° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -25° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -23° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -17° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -16° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -4° | 158° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -0° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 1° | 176° | south | Daylight | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 1° | 186° | south | Daylight | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -1° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -5° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 22m | −51° 06′ |