Where is NGC2980 right now?
NGC2980 is located in the constellation Sextans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC2980 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2980 is near 05:18: 66° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2980 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2980 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC2980 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2980
| Constellation | Sextans |
| Elevation | -80° |
| Direction | south-west (199°) |
| Magnitude | 13 |
NGC2980 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2980
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -80° |
| Azimuth | 199° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2980 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.
NGC2980 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 4, 12:00 | 12° | 260° | west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 13:00 | -3° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 14:00 | -18° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 15:00 | -33° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 16:00 | -47° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 17:00 | -62° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 18:00 | -75° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 19:00 | -80° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 20:00 | -69° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 21:00 | -55° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 22:00 | -41° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 4, 23:00 | -26° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 00:00 | -11° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 01:00 | 3° | 100° | east | Very low | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 02:00 | 18° | 100° | east | Visible | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 03:00 | 33° | 101° | south-east | Visible | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 04:00 | 48° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 04:53 — Twilight end | 61° | 110° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 05:00 | 62° | 111° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 115° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 05:41 — Sunrise | 71° | 122° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 06:00 | 75° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 07:00 | 80° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 08:00 | 69° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 09:00 | 55° | 253° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 10:00 | 40° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 11:00 | 26° | 259° | west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |
| Nov 5, 12:00 | 11° | 260° | west | Daylight | 09h 43m | −09° 36′ |