Where is NGC2881 right now?
NGC2881 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although NGC2881 is currently 10° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

Where and When to Look for NGC2881 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2881 during this observing period is around 05:31, at 51° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC2881 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2881 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2881 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2881
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -78° |
| Direction | south-west (208°) |
NGC2881 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2881
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -78° |
| Azimuth | 208° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 29° | 255° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 14° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 0° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | -15° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | -30° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | -44° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | -58° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | -70° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | -72° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -74° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | -78° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | -79° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -79° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | -72° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -58° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -44° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -29° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -15° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | 0° | 102° | south-east | Very low | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | 15° | 103° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | 29° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | 44° | 108° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 52° | 112° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | 58° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | 58° | 115° | south-east | Visible | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 63° | 121° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | 68° | 128° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | 70° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | 77° | 183° | south | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | 69° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 57° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 43° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 28° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 25m | −11° 59′ |