Where is NGC2972 right now?
NGC2972 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2972 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2972 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2972 is near 10:00: 2° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC2972 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2972 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 2° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2972
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Direction | south-west (233°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
NGC2972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2972
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Azimuth | 233° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -3° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -8° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -14° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -22° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -30° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -39° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -49° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -58° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -68° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -75° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -77° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -71° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -62° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -53° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -43° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -34° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -32° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -27° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -25° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -23° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -19° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -17° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -10° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -5° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -0° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 2° | 174° | south | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 2° | 183° | south | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 1° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -3° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 40m | −50° 19′ |