Where is NGC3040 right now?
NGC3040 is located in the constellation Leo. Although NGC3040 is currently 30° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC3040 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3040 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3040 is near 04:16: 16° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC3040 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3040 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3040
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Direction | north-west (309°) |
NGC3040 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3040
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 309° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3040 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.
NGC3040 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 58° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 46° | 259° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 35° | 269° | west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 23° | 278° | west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 11° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -0° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -11° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -20° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -27° | 329° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -32° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -33° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -31° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -26° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -9° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 1° | 66° | north-east | Very low | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 4° | 68° | north-east | Very low | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 10° | 73° | north-east | Very low | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 13° | 75° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 16° | 77° | north-east | Twilight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 21° | 81° | east | Twilight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 24° | 84° | east | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 36° | 92° | east | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 48° | 103° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 59° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 69° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 72° | 185° | south | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 67° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 57° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 53m | +19° 26′ |