Where is NGC2972 right now?
NGC2972 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 9.90.
Where and When to Look for NGC2972 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2972 is near 06:00: 30° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2972 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2972 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2972 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2972
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south-east (152°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
NGC2972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2972
| Time | 05:45 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 152° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2972 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.
NGC2972 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 21° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | 13° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | 3° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -6° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -16° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -25° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -32° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -37° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -38° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -39° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -40° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -41° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -41° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -40° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -37° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -31° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -23° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | -14° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | -5° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 5° | 141° | south-east | Very low | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 14° | 143° | south-east | Visible | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 23° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 151° | south-east | Visible | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 30° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 30° | 154° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 158° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 34° | 162° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 35° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 38° | 175° | south | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 38° | 187° | south | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 34° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 28° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 21° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |