Where is NGC3078 right now?
NGC3078 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although NGC3078 is currently 7° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.

Where and When to Look for NGC3078 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3078 is near 06:00: 44° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Visible.

How NGC3078 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3078 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 61° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC3078 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3078
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | south-west (206°) |
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
NGC3078 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3078
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 206° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3078 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.
NGC3078 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 29, 12:00 | 33° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 20° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 7° | 243° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | -7° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | -20° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | -33° | 238° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | -45° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | -55° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | -56° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -58° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | -61° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | -63° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -63° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | -64° | 166° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | -57° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -46° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -34° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -21° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -7° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | 6° | 117° | south-east | Very low | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | 19° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | 32° | 123° | south-east | Visible | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 39° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | 44° | 131° | south-east | Visible | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | 44° | 131° | south-east | Visible | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 49° | 135° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | 52° | 141° | south-east | Twilight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | 54° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | 61° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | 61° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | 54° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 44° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 32° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 09h 58m | −26° 55′ |