Where is NGC2881 right now?
NGC2881 is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2881 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2881 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2881 is near 04:16: 2° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC2881 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2881 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 2° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2881
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Direction | north-west (290°) |
NGC2881 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2881
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Azimuth | 290° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2881 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.
NGC2881 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 29° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 20° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -2° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -13° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -25° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -37° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -48° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -58° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -64° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -64° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -57° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -48° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -36° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -25° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -13° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -10° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -4° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -1° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 107° | south-east | Very low | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 8° | 111° | south-east | Very low | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 10° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 21° | 125° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 30° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 37° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 40° | 172° | south | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 40° | 191° | south | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 36° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 29° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |