Where is NGC3228 right now?
NGC3228 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 22° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.00.
Where and When to Look for NGC3228 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3228 is near 06:00: 24° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.
How NGC3228 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3228 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC3228 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3228
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south-east (149°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC3228 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3228
| Time | 05:45 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 149° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3228 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.
NGC3228 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | 26° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | 18° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | 9° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | 0° | 218° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | -9° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | -18° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | -26° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | -32° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | -33° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | -34° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | -36° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | -38° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -38° | 193° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | -40° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | -38° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | -34° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | -28° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | -20° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | -11° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | -2° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | 7° | 143° | south-east | Very low | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | 16° | 146° | south-east | Visible | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | 24° | 151° | south-east | Visible | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | 24° | 151° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 27° | 153° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | 30° | 156° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | 31° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | 35° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | 37° | 179° | south | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | 36° | 191° | south | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | 32° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | 25° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |